Justice Department's Redactions: A Pattern of Evasion In a recent hearing, Judge Emmet Sullivan expressed growing frustration with the Justice Department's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
The case highlights a broader issue that has been simmering for years: the government's habit of selectively redacting information to avoid accountability.
The Justice Department's defense against allegations of noncompliance has been predictable. Government attorneys have argued that Phang lacks standing and that the agency is simply following the law.