DoJ inspector general to audit department’s compliance with Epstein Files Transparency Act
Summary
The US Department of Justice's inspector general is starting an audit to check how well the department followed the Epstein Files Transparency Act. This law requires the Justice Department to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein, while protecting victim privacy and national security information.Key Facts
- The Justice Department’s inspector general office announced an audit of its compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
- The audit will review how the department identifies, collects, edits (redacts), and releases Epstein-related records.
- The law was passed in late 2023 and requires releasing all Justice Department files on Epstein with certain exceptions.
- The Justice Department missed the original December 19 deadline for releasing the files and delayed until January 31.
- Some victims and lawmakers say personal information was exposed or that redactions were too light or too heavy.
- The House oversight committee subpoenaed former Attorney General Pam Bondi to explain the department’s handling of Epstein files.
- President Donald Trump removed Pam Bondi from her post, and the Justice Department said Bondi no longer has to appear for the subpoena in her official role.
- As of early April, the committee has not withdrawn the subpoena for Bondi.
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