New Mexico Sues Todd Blanche and DOJ Over Epstein Files: Full Complaint
Summary
New Mexico has filed a lawsuit against Todd Blanche, the acting U.S. attorney general nominee, and the Justice Department. The state accuses them of withholding records related to Jeffrey Epstein’s activities at his Zorro Ranch property, which New Mexico officials say are important to their criminal investigation.Key Facts
- New Mexico’s Attorney General Raúl Torrez filed the lawsuit claiming the DOJ is blocking access to Epstein-related records.
- The records are connected to Epstein’s Zorro Ranch near Santa Fe, where possible crimes may have happened.
- The DOJ says it cannot release some documents due to court orders protecting victim identities.
- New Mexico wants unredacted documents to find more victims, witnesses, and evidence.
- New Mexico officials claim the DOJ agreed to cooperate after the federal Epstein investigation ended, but cooperation was delayed or denied.
- Todd Blanche is President Trump’s nominee for attorney general and is currently acting in the role.
- Blanche’s confirmation in the Senate faces scrutiny partly due to these Epstein-related record issues.
- The lawsuit argues that the delay hurts the state’s ability to investigate and delays justice for Epstein survivors.
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