Ghislaine Maxwell fights release of more Epstein documents, calling disclosure law unconstitutional

Associated Press (AP) Legal & JudicialNews ReportEN 3 min read 100% complete by By MICHAEL R. SISAK and LARRY NEUMEISTERFebruary 21, 2026 at 09:23 PM

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Ghislaine Maxwell is attempting to block the release of 90,000 pages of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein and herself, arguing that the law mandating their release is unconstitutional. The documents stem from a settled civil defamation lawsuit brought by Virginia Giuffre against Maxwell a decade ago. Maxwell's lawyers claim the Justice Department improperly obtained the documents, which contain sensitive financial and sexual information, during its criminal probe of Maxwell. They argue that the Epstein Files Transparency Act, passed by Congress in December, violates the Constitution's separation of powers by stripping the court's power to protect its files. The release of Epstein-related documents has already led to new revelations about his sexual abuse, but some victims have raised concerns about the disclosure of their personal information.

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Giuffre said Epstein had trafficked her to other men, including the former Prince Andrew.

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Some victims have complained that their names and personal information were revealed in documents.

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The Justice Department recently asked a judge to lift secrecy requirements on the files.

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Maxwell's lawyers say a law Congress passed in December to force the release of millions of Epstein-related documents violates the Constitution.

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Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyers are fighting the release of 90,000 pages related to Jeffrey Epstein and Maxwell.

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Manhattan 50% Congress ×250% Epstein Files Transparency Act 60% Virginia Giuffre 60% U.S. Department of Justice ×370% Ghislaine Maxwell ×690% Jeffrey Epstein ×590%

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ghislaine maxwell 100% jeffrey epstein 90% document release 80% unconstitutional law 70% epstein files 60% separation of powers 60% legal challenge 50% sexual abuse 50% virginia giuffre 40%