New Mexico Sues Todd Blanche and DOJ Over Epstein Files: Full Complaint
As Todd Blanche's confirmation nears, New Mexico is suing the DOJ over access to Jeffrey Epstein records.
New Mexico has filed a lawsuit against Todd Blanche, the nominee for Attorney General, and the Department of Justice over allegations that the DOJ is withholding records related to Jeffrey Epstein's activities at Zorro Ranch in New Mexico. Blanche, currently serving as Acting Attorney General, is being sued alongside the DOJ. The lawsuit alleges that the federal government has obstructed New Mexico's investigation into potential crimes connected to Epstein's New Mexico estate.
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez, a Democrat, argues that the DOJ's refusal to disclose certain records violates court orders protecting victim-identifying information. The DOJ counters that some requested materials cannot be disclosed due to court orders. New Mexico's lawsuit seeks a court order to compel the DOJ to release unredacted records, which they argue could help identify additional victims, witnesses, and criminal conduct that may have occurred at Zorro Ranch.
The complaint alleges that New Mexico has made numerous requests for information that were ignored, denied, or delayed. The lawsuit comes as Blanche's nomination moves through the U.S. Senate, where questions about the DOJ's handling of Epstein-related records have become a major point of contention. If confirmed, Blanche's nomination would clear a major procedural hurdle.
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