Epstein files largely unreleased after deadline, prompting calls for court-ordered oversight

A month after the Epstein Files Transparency Act deadline, the DoJ has released only a fraction of responsive documents (about 12,285 items ~125,575 pages) and says more than 2 million records remain under review, fueling calls by lawmakers for a court-appointed special master or independent monitor to enforce disclosure. The DOJ argues it is reviewing materials and might dispute the scope of redactions, while experts warn a special master is not a guaranteed quick fix amid possible multi-court litigation; victims’ advocates say continued secrecy harms accountability and retraumatizes survivors.