NEW YORK (AP) — In a bid to enhance transparency surrounding the investigations into Jeffrey Epstein, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer urged his colleagues on Monday to pursue legal action against the Justice Department. Schumer introduced a resolution to direct the Senate to file or join lawsuits that would compel the Justice Department to fully comply with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, a new law mandating the disclosure of previously confidential records by last Friday. ‘Instead of transparency, the Trump administration released a tiny fraction of the files and blacked out massive portions of what little they provided,’ Schumer stated. ‘This is a blatant cover-up.’ The push for legal action comes despite the expected lack of Republican support, relegating Schumer's resolution to a largely symbolic gesture amid ongoing frustrations within the Democratic party. With the Senate not convening until January 5, more than two weeks after the deadline, Democrats hope to continue exerting pressure for greater disclosure of Epstein-related documentation. Meanwhile, the Justice Department has indicated plans for a rolling release of records by the end of the year, attributing delays to necessary redactions to protect victims' names and other sensitive information. Schumer's move has drawn ire from accusers and several Congress members who fought to enact the transparency act, as the released documents appeared to be heavily redacted or already public. Notably, some anticipated records, including victim interviews, remain undisclosed. Criticism has surfaced surrounding the DOJ's approach, with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche defending their cautious strategy to protect survivors, while also addressing concerns about the removal of certain files from public access.