Washington – Senate Democrats are trying to force justice department Jeffrey Epstein Files using a small known law that instruct the executive agencies to inform the inspection committees of the Congress, the Senate Minority Leader Chak Shumor announced on Wednesday.
“Today the Senate Democrats took additional action to try and expose the truth about Epstein files,” Shumar said on the floor of the Senate, and he would almost move forward to describe the old law, the minority “would use to try to force the release of the” full and full and complete Epstein files. “
Federal law known as Section 2956 And referred to as “rules of five”, allowing five members on the Homeland Security and the Senate Committee on government affairs allow a federal agency to submit an information request on matters within their jurisdiction. Implemented in 1928, the vague law is part of the Congress’ ability to reduce the impact on executive branch agencies, and gives the minority members of the oversite committees to request information without the help of the chairman of the committee.
This step comes when there has been a dispute around Epstein files in recent weeks after the Department of Justice. Released The findings of an internal review that met with the anger of many supporters of Mr. Trump. No “client list” or evidence found in the review that Epstein, a well -associated financer, who was convicted of sex trafficking and Death in federal custody In 2019, major data was blackmailed. But this issue has divided the base of Mr. Trump, many people on both sides have called for more transparency as the President has “said the controversy”Cheat“And Democrats have demanded to capitalize on GOP.
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“The situation with Epstein files is very simple – Donald Trump promised transparency and broke the promise,” Shumar said. “As a candidate, Trump said that on several occasions he would leave Epstein files when he is selected, and still refused to do so.”
Shumar accused Republican of selecting Epstein files “hiding”, saying, “If there is nothing to hide, why not all?”
The rule is rarely used. In 2017, Democrat tried Force release Among the documents related to the lease of the Old Post Office Building at Washington, DC, which became the site of the Trump Hotel. And in 2001, under former President George W. Bush, Democrat attempted to force documents about the 2000 census. Nevertheless, with inconsistent use, whether the rule can be applied in court, it remains to be seen.
Shumar said in the request “The possession of the Department of Justice includes all documents, files, evidence or other materials or FBI related to the United States case. Jeffrey Epstein.” He said that the request includes records related to Epstein and their customers, while “ensuring that the personal information of any victim is preserved.” The minority leader said that the Democrats hopes that the Department of Justice will provide information by August 15.
