The U.S. Department of Justice has informed a court that less than 1% of the millions of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein have been released, significantly past the December 19 deadline set by the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Officials cite the extensive nature of the review, the need to protect victim information, and the discovery of additional documents as reasons for the delay. Democrats, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, criticize the administration for "stonewalling" and potentially hiding information, while the DOJ defends its process as necessary for careful redaction and compliance.