Overview

• On July 7, the DOJ and FBI told a federal court they continue searching and reviewing records responsive to Judicial Watch’s FOIA requests for Jeffrey Epstein materials.
• An unsigned, undated internal memo leaked on July 6 asserted that no additional Epstein-related documents should be disclosed to the public.
• Judicial Watch president Tom Fitton accused the administration of issuing contradictory messages by publicly blocking inquiries while confirming ongoing reviews in court filings.
• The FBI has completed its initial searches but has not estimated the number of responsive documents or set any release dates.
• In early July, Judicial Watch expanded its lawsuit to include requests for survivor Virginia Giuffre’s records, emphasizing ongoing demands for accountability.