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[-] sylver_dragon@lemmy.world 12 points 3 months ago

Assuming this is in reference to Epstein's testimony to the Grand Jury, that was never classified. Those records were sealed under State (Florida) Law. And were also unsealed in July by a special (also State) law. But, to answer the question you are asking "could the President unseal such documents?" No, the President could not. Especially considering that the documents were sealed by State Law, over which the President has zero say. The President could apply political pressure and ask the State nicely to do it. But, the President cannot unilaterally override State Law.

[-] Blue_Morpho@lemmy.world 6 points 3 months ago

A State can't deny the federal government access to documents. Once the federal government has the documents, they can do whatever they want with them. They can be sealed to Florida residents and unsealed to DC residents.

But more simply, a Federal Judge can over rule a State Judge.

this post was submitted on 30 Jul 2024
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