Federal judge orders DOJ to unredact Epstein files or explain redactions by July 2.
U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan issued a preliminary injunction on June 25, 2026, ordering the Justice Department to release unredacted versions of several Epstein-related files or show cause by July 2. The ruling came in response to a lawsuit by journalist Katie Phang alleging the DOJ violated the Epstein Files Transparency Act through improper redactions.
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The right highlights the Trump-related FBI interviews and notes the president's denials. The left and wires emphasize co-conspirator names and the judge's rebuke of DOJ stonewalling. All agree on the core ruling.
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“Judge orders DOJ to either unredact more Epstein files or explain why it can't”CBS CBS News LEFT-CENTER
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“Judge orders DOJ to unredact Epstein files related to Trump and 'torture video'”WE Washington Examiner RIGHT
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“Judge orders DOJ to produce, unredact sought after Epstein files” · The Hill, Axios
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