Senate resolution urges release of unclassified Jeffrey Epstein records
March 17, 2026 | California State Senate, Senate, Legislative, California
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Sen. Gonzales presented SCR 118 urging a full and transparent release of unclassified files related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation to advance accountability and public trust.
The author cited the federal requirement (H.R. 4405) and said the Justice Department had released roughly 3.5 million of an estimated 6 million files by the December 2025 deadline, arguing the remaining files should be published. “Every delay and every redaction made for political convenience rather than legitimate legal reason is another denial of justice to real people,” the senator said, and read a statement from a constituent and survivor.
Kay Buck, CEO of the Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking, said survivors deserve transparency and urged the committee to back the resolution. The committee heard emotional testimony from a survivor whose account was read into the record.
Committee members acknowledged the need for transparency while warning about rushed redaction processes that could retraumatize survivors or lead to misidentification. Vice Chair remarks emphasized both the importance of thorough review and urgency.
Outcome: The committee moved SCR 118 to the floor by recorded vote; members signaled support while noting practical challenges in processing and redaction.
The author cited the federal requirement (H.R. 4405) and said the Justice Department had released roughly 3.5 million of an estimated 6 million files by the December 2025 deadline, arguing the remaining files should be published. “Every delay and every redaction made for political convenience rather than legitimate legal reason is another denial of justice to real people,” the senator said, and read a statement from a constituent and survivor.
Kay Buck, CEO of the Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking, said survivors deserve transparency and urged the committee to back the resolution. The committee heard emotional testimony from a survivor whose account was read into the record.
Committee members acknowledged the need for transparency while warning about rushed redaction processes that could retraumatize survivors or lead to misidentification. Vice Chair remarks emphasized both the importance of thorough review and urgency.
Outcome: The committee moved SCR 118 to the floor by recorded vote; members signaled support while noting practical challenges in processing and redaction.
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