New Mexico Sues DOJ and Todd Blanche, Alleging They Blocked Epstein Probe

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez sued the U.S. Department of Justice and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, saying federal officials blocked the state’s efforts to investigate sex crimes tied to Jeffrey Epstein’s ranch near Santa Fe. The lawsuit filed in federal court seeks an order requiring the DOJ to turn over materials. DOJ officials said they withheld some information due to federal court orders and limits on sharing victim-identifying details, while saying they remain available to help within the law.