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New Mexico sues Trump DOJ over withheld Epstein files

New Mexico is demanding access to unredacted investigative documents about abuse at Epstein's Zorro Ranch that Acting AG Todd Blanche has refused to disclose.

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New Mexico's Department of Justice sued Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and the federal DOJ on August 5, 2026, seeking access to unredacted investigative files related to Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch property in the state. The DOJ responded that New Mexico had provided no lawful basis for the sweeping disclosure request. The filing marks an escalation in tension between state and federal authorities over access to Epstein-related abuse documentation.

  • New Mexico sued the federal DOJ on August 5, 2026, over Acting AG Todd Blanche's refusal to share unredacted Epstein investigative documents.
  • The dispute centers on access to files related to alleged abuse at Epstein's Zorro Ranch property in New Mexico.
  • The DOJ argues New Mexico has not established a lawful basis for the sweeping disclosure request.
  • New Mexico's Attorney General invoked a duty to protect survivors and hold perpetrators accountable within the state.

How it unfolded

  1. Report New Mexico Survivors' Truth Commission report surfaces

    A PDF document from the New Mexico Survivors' Truth Commission regarding Jeffrey Epstein at Zorro Ranch appears in coverage, providing additional context on the investigation.

  2. Reaction DOJ responds to lawsuit

    The federal DOJ states that New Mexico has provided no lawful basis to justify disclosure of the requested documents.

    “New Mexico has provided no lawful basis to justify such sweeping disclosures”

    U.S. DOJ · Bluesky ↗
  3. Report Breaking news coverage begins

    The lawsuit filing becomes public knowledge, with news outlets and social media reporting that the New Mexico DOJ is seeking court-ordered access to unredacted Epstein-related investigative files.

  4. Event New Mexico files lawsuit against DOJ

    New Mexico Department of Justice sued Acting AG Todd Blanche and the DOJ in a 40-page filing, demanding access to unredacted documents from Epstein investigation files that the DOJ has allegedly been withholding.

    “New Mexico has a duty to protect survivors and investigate crimes committed in our state so that perpetrators can be held accountable.”

    Attorney General Raúl Torrez · Press ↗

What people are saying verbatim

“New Mexico has a duty to protect survivors and investigate crimes committed in our state so that perpetrators can be held accountable.”

Attorney General Raúl Torrez, New Mexico Attorney General · New Republic ↗

“New Mexico has provided no lawful basis to justify such sweeping disclosures”

U.S. DOJ, Federal Department of Justice · Reuters (via Bluesky) ↗

“The New Mexico Department of Justice has sued Acting AG Todd Blanche and the DOJ, requesting the court for access to unredacted Epstein-related investigative files that the DOJ has been withholding.”

Katie Phang, News commenter · Bluesky ↗

Voices from the web unedited

  • BREAKING: The New Mexico Department of Justice has sued Acting AG Todd Blanche and the DOJ, requesting the court for access to unredacted Epstein-related investigative files that the DOJ has been withholding.

    katiephang.bsky.socialBluesky4d ago35k▲view on Bluesky ↗

  • New Mexico sues for access to Epstein files, because Todd Blanche refuses to comply with @nmdoj.bsky.social demand for unredacted files of reports of abuse at Epstein’s Santa Fe Zorro Ranch U.S. DOJ says "New Mexico has provided no lawful basis to justify such sweeping disclosures” ✏️ @reuters.com

    jennburrill.bsky.socialBluesky4d ago15▲view on Bluesky ↗