Senate Democrats, led by Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, are using a little-known law called the “Rule of Five” to formally request all Justice Department and FBI records related to the Jeffrey Epstein case. The move aims to increase pressure on Donald Trump and fulfill past promises to release these documents.
“This is a formal exercise of congressional power,” Schumer said Wednesday. “It’s not symbolic.” The request covers all files and evidence, though Schumer emphasized redactions will protect victims’ privacy.
The “Rule of Five” provision, part of 5 U.S. Code § 2954, allows any five Senate Homeland Security Committee members to demand information from federal agencies. Schumer questioned why Trump has not acted, despite pledging transparency, and noted earlier assurances by FBI Director Kash Patel and Attorney General Pam Bondi.
Democrats are also pushing for the release of transcripts from recent DOJ interviews with Ghislaine Maxwell. According to a new YouGov poll, 82% of Americans support full release of the Epstein files.
Schumer gave the DOJ until August 15 to respond and warned the matter could be taken to court if ignored.
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