Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is spearheading a resolution to initiate litigation against the Trump administration, which he accuses of breaching a new law by not fully disclosing the Jeffrey Epstein files. Schumer's resolution, set to hit the Senate floor in January, seeks to empower Congress to sue the administration for non-compliance. "The law Congress passed is crystal clear: release the Epstein files in full so Americans can see the truth,” Schumer stated. The Department of Justice, however, released heavily redacted documents, opting for a gradual disclosure that contradicts the stipulated 30-day full disclosure mandate.

This legal push follows the Department of Justice's contentious release of the Epstein case files, which began on December 19, the deadline set by Congress. The slow and redacted release has fueled bipartisan frustration, with allegations that the Trump administration is unlawfully withholding information. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, in a recent NBC News interview, insisted that the department was fully compliant with the law, even provocatively stating, “Bring it on” in response to questions about potential impeachment threats.

The resolution introduced by Schumer would specifically authorize litigation for any presidential and Justice Department actions deemed inconsistent with U.S. law. Although the measure is unlikely to garner sufficient Republican support, it aims to place Senate members on record regarding their stance on transparency and legal adherence in the Epstein investigation.

The White House deferred comments to the Justice Department, which has yet to respond. Previously, the legislative journey to pass the bill requiring the release of the Epstein files saw significant resistance, particularly from the White House and GOP leaders. Nonetheless, the bill passed nearly unanimously, with only one dissenting vote in the House.

Democrats, including Reps. Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie, who were instrumental in pushing the legislation, have expressed their dissatisfaction with the Justice Department's compliance. They are considering urging the House to employ its inherent contempt powers against Attorney General Pam Bondi for her department's handling of the file release.

As the political battle lines are drawn, the resolution's fate in January could significantly impact the transparency and accountability measures surrounding one of the most notorious criminal cases in recent history.