The release of thousands of pages of documents related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's abuse has left some who were anxiously awaiting the files disappointed. The documents' release was prompted by an act of Congress that directed the US Justice Department (DOJ) to make materials related to Epstein's crimes public. However, some documents have numerous redactions, and others have not been shared publicly at all. The lawmakers who pushed for these documents to see the light of day have said the release is incomplete and described the Justice Department's efforts as insincere. Some legal experts also warned that the breadth of redactions may only fuel ongoing conspiracy theories. Survivors of Epstein's abuses are among those most frustrated by the release. Epstein survivor Liz Stein stated that she thinks the Justice Department is really brazenly going against the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Stein emphasized the importance of having all evidence of these crimes made public and expressed concern over the slow roll-out of incomplete information. Meanwhile, Congressman Ro Khanna voiced dissatisfaction with the lack of explanations for the redactions and stressed that the release does not comply with the law. The DOJ has stated that it redacted sensitive information to protect victims but continues to face scrutiny over its transparency. As discussions continue, many advocate for the full release of the Epstein files.