Justice Department’s OIG Reviewing Dept’s Compliance With Law That Released Epstein Files – RedState

Over the years, people have been clamoring for the documents in Jeffrey Epstein’s files to be made public. Then, in November 2025, Congress passed and President Trump signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which outlines the process for nearly full public disclosure of records relating to the late convicted sex offender.

The administration’s ability to release certain records, such as grand jury transcripts, was temporarily delayed by legal wrangling, but the DOJ request was ultimately granted. In February, then-Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that all documents relating to Jeffrey Epstein had been released.

READ MORE: One Step Closer: New York Judge Orders Disclosure of Epstein Grand Jury Documents

It’s done: Bondi tells Congress she released all the Epstein files, and they’re not coming anymore

The Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Office of Inspector General (OIG) is now reviewing the department’s enforcement of the law through an audit of its work, it announced in a press release Thursday:

Today, we announced the launch of an audit of the Department of Justice’s compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Learn more: https://t.co/hvBAwtbhnX pic.twitter.com/jLISMCIyYJ

– DOJ Inspector General (@JusticeOIG) April 23, 2026

The statement reads:

The Department of Justice (DOJ) Deputy Inspector General, serving as Inspector General, William M. Blier, announced today that:

The DOJ’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) is launching an audit of DOJ’s compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Our preliminary objective is to evaluate the DOJ’s processes for identifying, redacting, and disclosing documents in its possession, as required by law. To achieve this preliminary objective, the OIG plans to focus on reviewing (1) DOJ’s identification, collection, and production of responsive documents; (2) the Department of Justice’s guidelines and processes for redacting and withholding records consistent with the requirements listed in the Act; and (3) DOJ’s processes for addressing post-publication concerns. If circumstances warrant, the OIG will consider resolving other issues that may arise during the audit.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended, the OIG will issue a public report containing the results of the audit when our work is completed.

As RedState wrote earlier in April, some Epstein survivors and their families bristled when First Lady Melania Trump issued a statement in which she denied any relationship with Epstein or his partner, Ghislaine Maxwell, and urged Congress to hold a protected public hearing so survivors could share their stories.

READ MORE: Epstein Survivors Issue Bizarre Response to Melania Trump’s Statement

Here’s a little more on why the DOJ might launch the audit:

The Justice Department ultimately released about 3.5 million pages of documents about its investigations into Epstein, although it did so more than a month after the law’s release deadline.

Alleged victims of Epstein’s sexual abuse have complained that the DOJ repeatedly failed to redact photos and other details that might reveal their identities and failed to make public all the information prosecutors had about Epstein associates who allegedly knew of his crimes or conspired with him but were never charged.

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DOJ officials have said they are doing their best to meet the law’s disclosure requirements, despite an unrealistic timeline set by Congress.

This is a developing story. RedState will provide updates as more information becomes available.

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