New Mexico has sued the U.S. Justice Department, accusing federal officials of “stonewalling” the state’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. The lawsuit concerns access to Epstein-related files that New Mexico officials say are needed for their probe.
The dispute has also named Todd Blanche, who has been identified in related coverage as a target of the state’s allegations. New Mexico officials contend that the Justice Department and federal authorities blocked or failed to provide records sought as part of the investigation.
Some of the requested materials reportedly relate to Zorro Ranch, Epstein’s property in New Mexico. The state says the files could assist its inquiry, but the available reports do not detail the full scope of the records sought or the specific legal claims made in the lawsuit.
The Justice Department’s response and the next steps in the case were not specified in the information provided. The lawsuit adds to scrutiny of how federal agencies have handled records connected to Epstein and whether relevant information has been withheld from state investigators.