litigation
September 15, 2025

American Oversight v. DOJ — Trump Administration Review of Epstein Files

Lawsuit filed by American Oversight against the DOJ and the FBI seeking to compel the release of records related to the Trump administration’s controversial review of materials about Jeffrey Epstein.

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Docket Number 25-3200

Lawsuit filed by American Oversight against the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation seeking to compel the release of records related to the Trump administration’s controversial review of materials about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including in regards to his connections to President Donald Trump.

Sept. 15, 2025: Initial complaint
Dec. 8, 2025: Defendant’s motion to strike the complaint
Dec. 19, 2025: Opposition to defendants’ motion to strike complaint
Jan. 25, 2026: Court order denying motion to strike
March 16, 2026: Motion for a preliminary injunction
March 16, 2026: Memo in support of plaintiff’s motion for a preliminary injunction 
March 26, 2026: Plaintiff’s reply in support of its motion for a preliminary injunction