New Mexico Sues Federal DOJ Over Withheld Epstein Records
New Mexico's Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice, accusing the federal agency of withholding records related to Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking investigation, his associate Ghislaine Maxwell, and his Zorro Ranch in New Mexico.
Indianapolis, IN, August 5, 2026 —
SANTA FE, NM – The New Mexico Department of Justice has initiated legal action against the U.S. Department of Justice, alleging the federal agency is unlawfully withholding crucial records. The lawsuit centers on documents pertaining to the sex trafficking investigation of Jeffrey Epstein, his associate Ghislaine Maxwell, and Epstein’s Zorro Ranch located in New Mexico.
The state’s legal filing asserts that the federal Department of Justice has failed to comply with requests for information related to the ongoing investigation. These records are believed to be significant in understanding the full scope of Epstein’s activities and the federal government’s handling of the case.
The Zorro Ranch, a property owned by Jeffrey Epstein in New Mexico, has been identified as a location of interest in the broader investigation. The New Mexico Department of Justice is seeking access to documents that could shed light on the federal agency’s knowledge and actions concerning Epstein, Maxwell, and the ranch itself.
The specific details regarding the nature of the withheld records and the exact timeline of the requests were not immediately available. The lawsuit aims to compel the U.S. Department of Justice to release the requested information.
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