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New Mexico Sues DOJ for Epstein's Zorro Ranch Files

Is the DOJ obstructing justice by withholding Epstein files or is New Mexico's lawsuit political grandstanding?

Published AUG 6

New Mexico Sues DOJ for Epstein's Zorro Ranch Files

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Above: Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch outside of Santa Fe, New Mexico, on March 8. Image credit: Roberto E. Rosales/Getty Images

The Spin

Left narrative

The federal government is actively obstructing justice by withholding unredacted Epstein files from New Mexico's criminal investigation into Zorro Ranch. The DOJ's refusal violates the Administrative Procedure Act and undermines state sovereignty over crimes committed within its own borders. Survivors have waited long enough — every day of delay is a day justice is denied.

Raúl Torrez on X New Mexico Department of Justice

Right narrative

New Mexico's lawsuit against the DOJ is selective outrage pretending to be a pursuit of justice. The AG demanding unredacted Epstein files also fought to keep voter rolls redacted over "privacy" concerns. The villain isn't just in Washington; incomplete framing that conveniently ignores state-level failures serves political ambitions more than survivors. Therefore, this is mere grandstanding.

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