The move furthers scrutiny of Attorney General Pam Bondi and President Donald Trump's administration's handling of the Epstein case files.

Maxwell submitted a plea to to overturn her conviction, saying she was covered by a non-prosecution deal made between Jeffrey Epstein and the U.S. government.

If Maxwell refuses to testify, a subpoena must follow. If the DOJ resists, Congress must assert its constitutional authority. The stakes are too high for half measures. The victims deserve answers. The public deserves transparency. And the truth, however uncomfortable, must come to light.

Donald Trump is reportedly concerned that Ghislaine Maxwell may speak out about his relationship with her and her late husband Jeffrey Epstein

The Justice Department's alleged lack of transparency in its Epstein memo has sparked frustration among many Trump supporters.