Ranking Member Robert Garcia issued a statement following the release of new documents under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, accusing the Department of Justice of illegal redactions and shielding powerful individuals from accountability. He alleged that the administration is engaged in a criminal cover-up and called for answers regarding President Trump’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
Garcia criticized Attorney General Pam Bondi for withholding documents and claimed that the DOJ’s actions violate federal transparency law. He pledged to continue the minority’s investigation into the matter and emphasized the need for justice for survivors of Epstein’s crimes.
The press release does not cite specific legal findings or oversight reports but frames the DOJ’s conduct as defiant and politically motivated. The statement follows ongoing partisan disputes over compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act and the scope of executive privilege.