US Justice Department refuses New Mexico’s request for Epstein files

The U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) has refused to provide the state of New Mexico with unredacted files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, citing federal law, court orders, and protections for victims. New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez had accused the Trump administration of obstructing the state's investigation by withholding these documents. In a social media post, the USDOJ countered that yielding to the request would break federal law. The Epstein scandal remains a pressure point for the Trump administration, with critics alleging a lack of transparency.