The Justice Department has moved to block the appointment of an independent monitor in connection with the release of records related to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. In its filing, the DOJ contends that federal courts have no authority to enforce the Epstein Transparency Act and argues that Representatives Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie lack standing to seek or recommend an independent monitor. Taken together, the government’s position effectively asserts that no court has the power to compel the DOJ to turn over the requested files.
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