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Senate urges release of unclassified Jeffrey Epstein files to bolster survivor accountability
Summary
Senate Concurrent Resolution 118, presented by Sen. Gonzalez, calls for full public release of unclassified files related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and criticizes the Department of Justice for partial releases and redactions; the Senate adopted the resolution unanimously.
The California State Senate adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 118, authored by Senator Gonzalez, calling for a full and transparent release of unclassified files related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation to advance accountability and public trust.
Senator Gonzalez, speaking during Sexual Assault Awareness Month, said she brought the resolution after being urged by a constituent, Annie Farmer, and said the files are important to survivors seeking justice. She cited Congress's HR 4405, which required the U.S. Department of Justice to publish unclassified records by Dec. 19, 2025, and asserted the DOJ has released roughly half of the records. "Unfortunately, the DOJ has only released about 50% or 3,500,000 of the 6,000,000 files," she said, and criticized what she described as inadequate redaction practices that re-traumatize survivors.
Gonzalez said SCR 118's purpose is to voice California's commitment to transparency and to support survivors; the resolution was sent to a roll call and adopted by the Senate.
The measure also referenced the desire to ensure powerful individuals and institutions are held to account. The Senate recorded the vote and the resolution passed.
