DOJ allowing Congress to view unredacted Epstein files

Published February 6, 2026 6:07pm ET



The Justice Department informed Congress on Friday that lawmakers will be given access to unredacted versions of the Epstein files, starting next week. 

Beginning Monday, congressional members will be able to view unredacted versions of over 3 million pages of publicly released documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, Assistant Attorney General Patrick Davis wrote in a letter to lawmakers. Many of the files released in spades to the public in recent months have been heavily redacted, in what the Trump administration says is an effort to protect around 1,000 victims who have accused Epstein and his associates of sexual harassment or abuse. 

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