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Dulcinea

(9,149 posts) Thu Jul 31, 2025, 07:57 AM Jul 31

Democrats invoke rare federal law to force release of Epstein files. Here's how it works [View all]

(Deseret News) WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats invoked an obscure and rarely used law on Wednesday, compelling the Department of Justice to release all files related to its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., announced the maneuver on Wednesday, marking the latest escalation in the Epstein saga that has plagued Republicans on Capitol Hill and, at times, thwarted President Donald Trump’s agenda.

The federal law allows Democrats to formally request that the DOJ turn over all materials related to the Epstein investigation for congressional review as Democrats accuse the Trump administration of blocking public access.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/democrats-invoke-rare-federal-law-195933961.html

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Democrats invoke rare federal law to force release of Epstein files. Here's how it works [View all] Dulcinea Jul 31 OP

If this works I will sell my golf clubs gab13by13 Jul 31 #1

"Allows Democrats to formally request." Lol Orrex Jul 31 #2

There is a huge difference between avebury Jul 31 #3

Never going to happen JBTaurus83 Jul 31 #4

At least they're trying something Clouds Passing Jul 31 #5

Trying to decide, should I hold my breath or cross my fingers? KPN Jul 31 #6

Definitely not tossing a coin in a wishing well. nilram Jul 31 #7