State of New Mexico sues Justice Department and Todd Blanche, saying they blocked its Epstein probe

New Mexico is suing the federal Justice Department, saying it has blocked the state from investigating Jeffrey Epstein's sex crimes. The state wants access to unredacted government files related to Epstein's property. The lawsuit involves Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.

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Part of The Epstein files: the House and state investigations

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16 sources
St. Louis Post-DispatchLean Left· Aug 6, 2026

New Mexico sues to get unredacted Epstein files

Ran by 2 outlets· Hawaiitribune Herald, The Boston Globe
Hawaiitribune HeraldLean Left· Aug 6, 2026

New Mexico sues Trump administration to get unredacted Epstein documents

The Boston GlobeLean Left· Aug 5, 2026

New Mexico sues Trump administration to get unredacted Epstein documents

West Hawaii TodayLean Left· Aug 6, 2026

New Mexico sues US government for access to Epstein files

JezebelLeft· Aug 6, 2026

Todd Blanche Smacked with 2nd Lawsuit for His Shoddy Release of the Epstein Files

HuffPostLeft· Aug 5, 2026

New Mexico Sues DOJ For Unredacted Epstein Files Amid Zorro Ranch Probe

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27 sources
Wyoming Tribune EagleCenter· Aug 6, 2026· ran in 3 outlets

New Mexico AG sues DOJ over state’s ongoing Epstein investigation

WISH-TV IndianapolisLean Left· Aug 6, 2026

New Mexico sues DOJ over blocked Epstein investigation

KRQE AlbuquerqueCenter· Aug 6, 2026

New Mexico Attorney General sues feds over access to unredacted Epstein Files

Ran by 15 outlets across the spectrum· WFMZ Allentown, WHDH Boston, +4 more
WFMZ AllentownCenter· Aug 6, 2026

State of New Mexico sues Justice Department and Todd Blanche, saying they blocked its Epstein probe

WHDH BostonLean Left· Aug 5, 2026

State of New Mexico sues Justice Department and Todd Blanche, saying they blocked its Epstein probe

WCBD News 2Center· Aug 5, 2026

State of New Mexico sues Justice Department and Todd Blanche, saying they blocked its Epstein probe

WTOP Washington DCCenter· Aug 5, 2026

State of New Mexico sues Justice Department and Todd Blanche, saying they blocked its Epstein probe

News Nation NowCenter· Aug 5, 2026

State of New Mexico sues Justice Department and Todd Blanche, saying they blocked its Epstein probe

The RepublicCenter· Aug 5, 2026

State of New Mexico sues Justice Department and Todd Blanche, saying they blocked its Epstein probe

CBS NewsCenter· Aug 5, 2026

New Mexico attorney general explains why he's suing DOJ over Epstein files

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6 sources
Ran by 3 outlets across the spectrum· High Point Enterprise, The Center Square
High Point EnterpriseLean Right· Aug 6, 2026

New Mexico AG sues DOJ over state’s ongoing Epstein investigation

The Center SquareLean Right· Aug 6, 2026

New Mexico AG sues DOJ over state’s ongoing Epstein investigation

Washington TimesLean Right· Aug 6, 2026

New Mexico sues DOJ, demands unredacted Epstein files on Zorro Ranch

Ran by 15 outlets across the spectrum· High Point Enterprise, Jonesboro Sun, +2 more
High Point EnterpriseLean Right· Aug 6, 2026

State of New Mexico sues Justice Department and Todd Blanche, saying they blocked its Epstein probe

Jonesboro SunLean Right· Aug 5, 2026

State of New Mexico sues Justice Department and Todd Blanche, saying they blocked its Epstein probe

Odessa AmericanLean Right· Aug 5, 2026

State of New Mexico sues Justice Department and Todd Blanche, saying they blocked its Epstein probe

Green Field ReporterLean Right· Aug 5, 2026

State of New Mexico sues Justice Department and Todd Blanche, saying they blocked its Epstein probe

Other outlets

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2 articles
The GuardianLean Left· Aug 5, 2026

New Mexico sues justice department for ‘stonewalling’ Epstein investigation

Al JazeeraLean Left· Aug 5, 2026

New Mexico sues US Justice Department for impeding Epstein probe

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