what is the law called that requires DOJ to turn over the Epstein files
The law is called the Epstein Files Transparency Act. It was signed into law on November 19, 2025 and directs the Justice Department to release Epstein-related records, which is why a federal judge recently said the DOJ must turn over more files.
What it does
- Requires DOJ disclosure of Epstein-related materials.
- Has been cited in court orders pushing the department to release more records.
- Is the basis for claims that the DOJ has not fully complied.
In plain English
It’s the federal transparency law people are referring to when they say DOJ has to “turn over the Epstein files.”
TL;DR
The name you’re looking for is the Epstein Files Transparency Act.