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

The state of New Mexico filed a lawsuit on Wednesday against the U.S. Department of Justice and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. The legal action alleges that federal authorities have obstructed the state's ongoing investigation into the sex crimes committed by the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.

The filing, initiated in Cedar Crest, New Mexico, asserts that federal intervention has prevented state officials from effectively pursuing their inquiry. The lawsuit seeks to challenge the federal government's role in limiting access to information or authority regarding the Epstein case.