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Pam Bondi Could Face 'Inherent Contempt' Over Epstein Files: Details

Khanna and Thomas Massie said they were discussing and drafting an inherent contempt effort after the Epstein files release deadline was missed.

Pam Bondi Could Face 'Inherent Contempt' Over Epstein Files: Details
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Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie said they are discussing or drafting an effort to hold Attorney General Pam Bondi in inherent contempt after the deadline for releasing Epstein-related files passed with only some documents made public. The Justice Department said it is complying with its legal obligations.

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Ro Khanna
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Representative discussing and drafting an inherent contempt effort against Pam Bondi

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Attorney General who could face an inherent contempt effort over the Epstein files release

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Thomas Massie
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Representative discussing and drafting an inherent contempt effort against Pam Bondi

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Donald Trump
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President who signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act

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Khanna and Massie Prepare Contempt Action Over Epstein Files

The Justice Department released Epstein-related records in a partial, heavily redacted batch. Rep. Ro Khanna and Rep. Thomas Massie said they were preparing or considering inherent-contempt action against Attorney General Pam Bondi over the release. Left-leaning outlets frame Khanna’s push as accountability for redactions and omissions, with some questioning whether powerful people are being protected. Center outlets detail proposed congressional remedies and competing claims about legal compliance. Right-leaning outlets also stress the bipartisan push for fuller disclosure, often alongside the department’s defense.

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