DOJ Faces Backlash After Missing Deadline for Publishing Epstein Files Amid Security Concerns
The US Department of Justice faces threats of legal action for missing the 30-day deadline to release documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, highlighting challenges in reviewing and publishing large volumes of files.
Department of Justice officials are facing threats of legal action after missing the June 23 deadline to publish all documents related to late financier Jeffrey Epstein, highlighting the challenge of reviewing and releasing a large trove of files within the required timeframe under the Epstein Files Transparency Act. The missed deadline has sparked concerns over the transparency and accountability of government agencies in handling sensitive information. Critics argue that the delay is a result of inadequate planning and bureaucratic inefficiencies. Officials are working to meet the new extended deadline, which was set for July 23.
