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In reply to the discussion: (Blocked). Schumer just called for unanimous consent to sue the US DOJ for violating the Epstein .. Act: [View all]Ilikepurple
(464 posts)15. Are you sure litigation will resolve this issue? I think it's a step in the right direction though.
There are many variables that may interfere with this outcome, the least of which is not the DOJs compliance in providing the unaltered, unredacted documents in itself. I wish I had the continued faith in the built in guardrails to check and balance the branches of government, but this issue is further complicated by the sheer volume of documents, many redacted and perhaps millions not produced. Furthermore, we dont know how successful the DOJ will be at delaying this process. Thats a heavy burden on one judges review. Perhaps info will drop where public pressure will force better compliance from the DOJ, but until then I agree with you that litigation seems to be our most effective, if not surefire, strategy.
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(Blocked). Schumer just called for unanimous consent to sue the US DOJ for violating the Epstein .. Act: [View all]
applegrove
Thursday
OP
That's because the Republicans who objected to it were likely assured the most damaging files
Wiz Imp
Thursday
#18
Sounds like Chucky is getting a bit worried about the backlash going on lately.
Clouds Passing
Thursday
#6
Schumer doesn't pursue some course of action because he knows it will be blocked by Senate Repubs: "He's not FIGHTING."
LudwigPastorius
Thursday
#17
Are you sure litigation will resolve this issue? I think it's a step in the right direction though.
Ilikepurple
Thursday
#15
Did you hear that Liam's family is now being threatened with expedited removal proceedings?
pnwmom
17 hrs ago
#25
They're still in this country and can fight those proceedings in our court system, thanks to litigation.
SunSeeker
17 hrs ago
#28
There have been no court orders re DOJ's failure to disclose the Epstein files.
SunSeeker
5 hrs ago
#37