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SunSeeker

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37. There have been no court orders re DOJ's failure to disclose the Epstein files.

Reply to VGuerra276 (Reply #35)

Sat Feb 7, 2026, 02:37 AM

Feb 7

The only litigstion I am aware of that seeks to compel DOJ to fully comply with the Epstein Files Transparency Act was brought by Democracy Defenders Fund, and it was just filed last month, so no court orders on that one yet.

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(Blocked). Schumer just called for unanimous consent to sue the US DOJ for violating the Epstein .. Act: [View all] applegrove Feb 5 OP

Sounds like... 2naSalit Feb 5 #1

Huh? Unanimous consent means no vote is necessary. Wiz Imp Feb 5 #3

Theoretically... 2naSalit Feb 5 #5

I think it was worth a shot. I'm sure he expected a Republican to object but Wiz Imp Feb 5 #19

Wyoming has a pedo protector RainCaster Feb 5 #8

ALL the Republican NewLarry Feb 6 #30

The original bill passed with Unanimous Consent kurtyboy Feb 5 #14

That's because the Republicans who objected to it were likely assured the most damaging files Wiz Imp Feb 5 #18

All the more reason to KEEP VOTING DEM!!! calimary Feb 6 #34

Excellent! mcar Feb 5 #2

Good. Joinfortmill Feb 5 #4

Sounds like Chucky is getting a bit worried about the backlash going on lately. Clouds Passing Feb 5 #6

He should be. FoxNewsSucks Feb 5 #12

Oppose. Obstruct. Outwit. Clouds Passing Feb 6 #22

Trying to look like doing something when knows it won't be done Attilatheblond Feb 5 #7

Schumer doesn't pursue some course of action because he knows it will be blocked by Senate Repubs: "He's not FIGHTING." LudwigPastorius Feb 5 #17

I'm confused angrychair Feb 5 #9

why pass the 14th amendment rampartd Feb 6 #20

Agree bucolic_frolic Feb 6 #29

No difference VGuerra276 Feb 5 #10

A court order does not have the same effect as a "strongly worded letter." SunSeeker Feb 5 #11

Are you sure litigation will resolve this issue? I think it's a step in the right direction though. Ilikepurple Feb 5 #15

their contention will be that the billionaire pedophiles are the "victims." rampartd Feb 6 #21

This message was self-deleted by its author VGuerra276 Feb 6 #23

Court orders got Kilmar and Liam home. SunSeeker Feb 6 #24

Did you hear that Liam's family is now being threatened with expedited removal proceedings? pnwmom Feb 6 #25

They're still in this country and can fight those proceedings in our court system, thanks to litigation. SunSeeker Feb 6 #28

Orders are the only thing VGuerra276 Feb 7 #35

There have been no court orders re DOJ's failure to disclose the Epstein files. SunSeeker Feb 7 #37

Yes VGuerra276 Feb 7 #38

This message was self-deleted by its author VGuerra276 Feb 7 #39

I applaud this. It did not pass, but it at least made ripples in the pond. Ilikepurple Feb 5 #13

Oh too bad. applegrove Feb 5 #16

Senator Schumer, if you want people on your side, gab13by13 Feb 6 #26

Impeach the whole lot of traitors relogic Feb 6 #27

Blocked by Republicans. Zelda_Orchid Feb 6 #31

Still it's good he did it. Hope he does more like this. Scrivener7 Feb 6 #32

This message was self-deleted by its author VGuerra276 Feb 7 #36

at least someone tried. Layzeebeaver Feb 6 #33