The Freedom of Information Act is an inadequate remedy for obtaining the Epstein files because the requested information is likely to be improperly redacted under that process.

“The department's own post-Epstein Act responses to FOIA requests for the Mr. Epstein and Ms. Maxwell files refute Todd Blanche's argument that FOIA provides an adequate remedy.”

Andrew Sheets claims that government agencies often hide documents until individuals prove they are aware of the records' existence, demonstrating a need for persistent record requests.

“the fact that you realize that we have the documents is what changed that now you can say this is untrue and this is what I'm looking for then they go oh those documents right sorry that's been happening to me for 10 years”