A federal judge warned Attorney General Todd Blanche on September 17 that he faces possible contempt proceedings if the Department of Justice continues to delay compliance with court orders to release information from the Epstein files. The judge set a deadline for DOJ action.
The US Justice Department charged more than 80 individuals in a federal law enforcement operation targeting a violent Puerto Rican gang, Attorney General Todd Blanche announced on 27 August 2026. The charges came as part of a coordinated takedown operation.
On 2026-08-24, the U.S. Department of Justice signaled it would appeal a court ruling requiring unredaction of documents from the Epstein files. A federal judge warned the DOJ on 2026-08-25 that victims have a right to know the contents under the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
Between August 20–21, 2026, an NPR investigation and court proceedings revealed that the Department of Justice under Attorney General Todd Blanche had withheld portions of Jeffrey Epstein case files. A federal judge demanded transparency and threatened contempt, citing victims' rights to information, while human rights experts called for accountability regarding allegations involving prominent figures.