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BREAKING: Judge Sullivan has GRANTED Katie Phang's preliminary injunction concluding she has standing, has been harmed, and will likely succeed on the merits of her case demanding the full release of the Epstein files. Blanche has until 7/2 to respond. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Analysis Summary
Judge Emmet Sullivan granted Katie Phang's preliminary injunction in her lawsuit demanding the Trump DOJ unredact Epstein Files under the Epstein Files Transparency Act—a major legal win for the journalist after the administration resisted release. Sullivan found Phang has legal standing, suffered harm from the redactions, and is likely to win on the merits, giving her a strong position as the DOJ must now either comply or explain why specific documents must remain sealed. The ruling narrows Trump's legal options significantly: Todd Blanche (his lawyer) must respond by July 2, but judges rarely reverse Sullivan's preliminary findings on this type of statutory release obligation. The Epstein Files Transparency Act passed with bipartisan support in 2025, so this ruling could force broader disclosures beyond Phang's case if the administration loses on the merits.
Claims Analysis (4)
“Judge Sullivan has GRANTED Katie Phang's preliminary injunction”
Court filing from Judge Emmet G. Sullivan dated 6/25/2026 confirms preliminary injunction granted to Katie Phang. Corroborated by Hill, CBS News, Raw Story, and Alternet coverage.
“Judge concluded she has standing, has been harmed, and will likely succeed on the merits”
The memorandum opinion directly addresses preliminary injunction standards (likelihood of success, irreparable harm, standing). Sullivan's ruling meets all these elements for Phang's case.
“Case demands the full release of the Epstein files”
Phang's lawsuit seeks unredacted release under the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Sullivan's order requires DOJ to produce or explain redactions — not automatic full release, but a judicial pathway to it. The characterization is accurate but slightly simplified.
“Blanche has until 7/2 to respond”
Court filing specifies July 2, 2026 as DOJ response deadline. Todd Blanche is Trump's lawyer in this matter.
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