“The law is clear, the mandate is clear, and the Department of Justice’s failure to comply sends a message that the impunity of powerful individuals who benefited from Epstein’s criminal enterprise is still being prioritized over the pursuit of justice for survivors. To comply with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, the Department of Justice must provide their full reasoning for the redactions. Any meaningful effort toward transparency for survivors demands a far more thorough explanation. We further urge an independent review of redactions to ensure individuals who caused harm and violated the law are not afforded the same protections as those who suffered harm.
Transparency requires accountability, not selective disclosure that obscures responsibility. Survivors deserve more than symbolic gestures. They deserve a genuine, good-faith commitment to truth, accountability, and reform.” (our emphasis) -- Rachel Foster, the Co-Founder and Executive Council Chair of World Without Exploitation, a survivor-led national coalition that works to end sexual exploitation. As quoted in Joyce Vance's Substack column.
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