Rep. Clay Higgins was the lone vote against releasing Epstein files, saying the bill violates U.S. justice principles and could expose innocent people.

Louisiana Rep. Clay Higgins was the only Congressman to vote against the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files at the US House on Tuesday. Shortly after the vote, Higgins explained his decision in a post on X. The motion to release the files was passed with 425 in favor and one, i.e. Higgins, against. Seven House Reps did not vote.

The Republican said that he is against the bill in principle as it abandons the provisions of the criminal justice system in the US.

" I have been a principled “NO” on this bill from the beginning," Rep. Clay Higgins wrote. "What was wrong with the bill three months ago is still wrong today.

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