Dixon Says Epstein Files Vote Is a Win for Victims

AL6 Republican challenger Case Dixon has issued a strong statement congratulating Congress on a vote to release full files in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation—and sharply criticizing his primary opponent, incumbent Gary Palmer, for how he handled the matter.

In his statement, Dixon said: “I applaud the House for passing this bill. It is one step closer to accountability for perpetrators and one step closer to justice for victims.” He added, “This vote should have happened months ago. The victims in this case have spent far too long waiting for good people to do the right thing. The American people have also been in the dark for too long about who enabled Epstein, who protected him, and who helped him operate.”

Dixon described the vote as more than politics, saying: “If someone helped a pedophile—I don’t care if they’re a billionaire, a foreign ally, or a well-connected politician—they should face the full consequences of the law. There can’t be one standard for regular people and another for the powerful. This is about justice, not party politics.”

Dixon critized his opponent, saying, “Gary Palmer had every opportunity to help move this forward. He didn’t lift a finger for months and refused to sign Rep. Massie’s discharge petition to bring this to the floor for a vote. But the minute the President flipped his stance, suddenly it was safe to vote yes. We don’t need folks in Washington that are so afraid of party leadership that they won’t stand up for what’s right in the face of opposition.”

Dixon concluded: “This vote wasn’t about loyalty to a president. It was about whether you believe the truth should come out no matter who it implicates. If I’m elected, I’ll call it how it is and I won’t wait for permission to do the right thing — especially something as serious as child trafficking. The victims deserve better. The country deserves better. And Alabama deserves better.”

This release of files comes via the Epstein Files Transparency Act, introduced in July 2025 and passed by the House on Nov. 18 by a vote of 427-1. Proponents say the measure forces the U.S. Department of Justice to publish all unclassified records related to Epstein’s investigation, including travel logs and government-official names.

Dixon, running in Alabama’s 6th Congressional District to challenge Palmer in the GOP primary, has positioned himself as a watchdog focused on accountability and transparency.

Palmer’s office confirmed he voted in favor of the bill. Clay Higgins (R-LA), cast the sole “no” vote.

Dixon and Palmer will face off in the Republican primary in May 19.

For more information on Case Dixon, visit his campaign website, dixonforuscongress.com or follow him on social media.