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• Attorney General Blanche would not rule out challenging votes — Attorney General Todd Blanche declined to rule out the possibility of challenging some votes, leaving open the option of legal action to contest election results. The refusal to foreclose vote challenges raises questions about the DOJ's commitment to accepting electoral outcomes.

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• Department of Justice announced investigation of major television networks for antitrust violations — After ABC, CBS, CNN, Fox News, and NBC rallied together in response to Trump's ban of CNN from the White House, the Department of Justice announced it is investigating the five major television networks for breaking antitrust laws. The announcement followed the networks' coordinated public opposition to the journalist ban.

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• Judge dismisses reflecting pool case against David Hearn with prejudice — Judge Todd Edelman of DC Superior Court dismissed charges against former Olympic canoeist David Hearn over alleged damage to the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, ruling the case could not be refiled. The US Attorney's office, led by Trump ally Jeanine Pirro, had already conceded the damage resulted from flawed installation, not Hearn's actions. Trump had publicly pressured for prosecution in August, calling Pirro's decision to drop charges a failure. The court found prosecutors lacked factual support and acted under political pressure.
• Judge dismisses DOJ vandalism case against David Hearn with prejudice — A judge dismissed with prejudice the Department of Justice's Reflecting Pool vandalism case against former Olympian David Hearn. The judge warned that leaving the door open could expose Hearn to a "meritless, politically motivated prosecution" and what would "objectively" be harassment.
• Judge dismisses case against David Hearn with prejudice — Judge Todd E. Edelman dismissed the government's case against Olympian David Hearn with prejudice, meaning it cannot be resurrected. The government had accused Hearn of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, although the contractors themselves acknowledged they were responsible for its torn lining. After the government acknowledged there was no merit in the prosecution, Trump continued to insist Hearn should be prosecuted. The judge stated the dismissal was necessary to protect Hearn from "what, objectively, would be harassment" from his own government and from the "extraordinary possibility that Mr. Hearn will nonetheless face a meritless, politically motivated prosecution."

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• Trump administration pursues "grand conspiracy" investigation targeting perceived political enemies without sufficient evidence — Trump's Justice Department has spent nearly a year investigating an alleged "grand conspiracy" involving the "deep state" and Obama-era officials, issuing subpoenas to former CIA director John Brennan and ex-FBI director James Comey. The investigation, led by Trump-allied election denialists Joe diGenova and Kurt Olsen, has struggled to find evidence. DiGenova resigned on 10 September after five months; another prosecutor, Maria Medetis Long, resigned in April citing concerns about the investigation's direction. Former DOJ Inspector General Michael Bromwich criticized the inquiry for "starting with designated targets" and "searching for facts to support the theory."

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• FBI Director Kash Patel promises arrests for alleged 2020 election conspiracy — FBI Director Kash Patel vowed before Fox Nation and Trump that he would punish the "deep state" for its alleged transgressions, especially the "actually nonexistent" conspiracy to steal the 2020 election. In an interview with Maria Bartiromo five months ago, Patel announced: "We've got all the information we need. We're working with our prosecutors at DOJ under AG Todd Blanche, and we are going to be making arrests, and it's coming, and I promise you, it's coming soon." However, Patel has not yet delivered on his promise. According to interviews with more than 40 current and former administration officials, FBI employees, and members of Congress, Patel has been desperate to help DOJ indict alleged malefactors and stimulate headlines to please the president. In recent months, Patel has been briefed on the FBI's "election integrity" investigations in Arizona, Florida, New Jersey, Ohio, and beyond, many initiated with White House instruction that "this is a big deal for the president." Despite this attention, no new findings have yielded results, and Patel has expressed frustration, instructing staff to "look harder" or "look again."

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• Jack Smith testifies before Senate Judiciary Committee; Republicans attack his prosecutorial record — Former special counsel Jack Smith testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on 29 September 2026 regarding his two federal investigations into Donald Trump. Republican senators, including Eric Schmitt, John Kennedy, and Ted Cruz, launched aggressive attacks on Smith's conduct, making accusations of perjury (based on a false claim about an Atlanta Hawks game), bias, and targeting of Republicans. Smith defended his prosecutorial decisions and denied allegations that he was politically motivated. Democratic senators defended Smith and highlighted the January 6 Capitol attack.
• Jack Smith testified before Senate Judiciary Committee on Trump investigations — Special Counsel Jack Smith testified under oath before the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding his investigations into Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election and his retention of classified documents. Smith defended the independence and factual basis of his prosecutions, stating that grand juries in two separate districts had found sufficient evidence of criminal activity. He emphasized that his decisions were based solely on facts and law, not political affiliation, and warned that the rule of law faces unprecedented challenges, including threats of prosecution against individuals perceived as opposing the President and vilification of career prosecutors and FBI agents on his team.
• Jack Smith testified before Senate Judiciary Committee on DOJ investigation of Trump — Special Counsel Jack Smith appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee on September 29, 2026, to testify about the DOJ's investigation into former President Trump. In his opening remarks, Smith stated that the investigation had developed "proof beyond a reasonable doubt" that Trump engaged in serious crimes, including a criminal scheme to overturn the 2020 election results and prevent the lawful transfer of power. Smith also noted that since January 2025, there had been attacks on the institutions and public servants involved in the investigation, and that he himself had been threatened with jail by the sitting president.

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• DOJ closed 23,000 criminal cases under Bondi — ProPublica reported that in the first days after Pam Bondi was appointed Attorney General, the DOJ began shutting down pending criminal cases at a record pace. The cases included investigations into a Virginia nursing home with a record of patient abuse, probes of fraud involving New Jersey labor unions (including one opened after a top union official was accused of embezzlement), and an investigation into a crypto company suspected of cheating investors. In total, the DOJ quietly closed more than 23,000 criminal cases in the first six months of Trump's administration, abandoning hundreds of investigations into terrorism, white-collar crime, drugs, and other offenses as it shifted resources to pursue immigration cases. The bulk of these cases, known as declinations, had been referred to the DOJ by law enforcement agencies under prior administrations that believed a federal crime may have been committed. The number of declinations under Bondi marks a striking departure from both the Biden administration and the first Trump term. The shift comes as the DOJ has undergone an extraordinary overhaul, with entire units shuttered, directives to abandon pursuit of certain crimes, and thousands of lawyers quitting or being forced out.

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• DOJ employees wrote open letter about sledgehammer approach — ProPublica reported that nearly 300 DOJ employees who have left the agency under Trump signed an open letter stating that the Trump DOJ is "taking a sledgehammer" to long-standing work to "protect communities and the rule of law." The employees stated that the DOJ is retreating from its mission to impartially uphold the rule of law, keep the country safe, and protect civil rights.

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• Prosecutor resigns under protest in Broadview Six case — Sheri Mecklenburg, a career Department of Justice prosecutor near retirement, resigned on September 26 in protest over the handling of felony charges against six Democratic activists arrested at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility protest in Illinois. In her resignation letter, Mecklenburg alleged that U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros, a Trump supporter, had personally directed the felony prosecution against her objection that misdemeanor charges were more appropriate, threatened to fire her if she pushed back, and later scapegoated her for prosecutorial misconduct when the cases fell apart.

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• Senators Warren and Blumenthal demand DOJ clarification on Adani case dismissal — Senators Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal sent a letter to Attorney General Todd Blanche on September 24, 2026, demanding answers about the DOJ's decision to drop the Adani case. The senators requested information about Adani's $10 billion investment offer, the involvement of Trump associates Boris Epshteyn and Donald Trump Jr, and whether DOJ employees had contact with Trump's personal lawyers regarding the case. They demanded responses by October 5, 2026.

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• Ilhan Omar introduces Make ICE Pay Act to redirect $140bn in immigration enforcement funding — U.S. Congresswoman Ilhan Omar introduced the Make ICE Pay Act on September 17, 2026, which would block nearly $140 billion in funding previously designated for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) under Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The bill redirects those funds to states, local governments, nonprofits, and small businesses harmed by Trump's immigration enforcement crackdowns, including Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis, which resulted in nearly 4,000 arrests, two fatal shootings of U.S. citizens, and approximately $700 million in community damage. Grants could fund economic relief, educational assistance, psychosocial support, and investigations into enforcement abuses.

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• FBI Director Kash Patel testified before Senate on bureau policies and investigations — FBI Director Kash Patel appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee and responded to questions from Democratic and Republican senators regarding FBI hiring standards, election integrity operations, investigations into Trump-related matters, and allegations of misuse of agency resources. Patel defended the removal of bestiality as a disqualification for FBI agent hires, stated the FBI maintains election crisis coordinators at all 56 field offices, declined to comment on ongoing investigations into the 2020 election, and denied knowledge of allegations that agents interviewed a reporter's source in connection with reporting on his personal security detail.

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• Trump ally Joe diGenova resigns from DOJ investigation into alleged conspiracy against president — Joe diGenova, a longtime Trump ally appointed in April 2026 to lead a Department of Justice investigation into alleged conspiracy by former law enforcement and intelligence officials against Trump, resigned from the post after five months. DiGenova cited the time required to build solid cases. The investigation, based in Florida and targeting officials involved in Trump-related probes including the 2016 Russian interference assessment, had shown recent activity with grand jury subpoenas but produced no charges. His departure signals internal disagreement over the pace and viability of retribution cases.

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• Representatives Khanna and Massie push Epstein Files Transparency Act 2.0 via discharge petition — Representatives Ro Khanna (D-CA) and Thomas Massie (R-KY) are using a discharge petition to force a House vote on the Epstein Files Transparency Act 2.0, which would give state courts access to Epstein files to launch their own prosecutions. The measure bypasses Speaker Johnson and responds to the Trump Justice Department's stonewalling of the disclosure process. Massie stated that if three Republicans necessary to reach the 218-signature threshold do not sign before the midterms, he is confident of sufficient support after the election if Democrats retake the House majority.

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• Federal appeals court declines to dismiss criminal charges against congresswoman McIver — A federal appeals court (Third Circuit) ruled 2-1 that criminal charges against U.S. Congresswoman LaMonica McIver should not be dismissed. McIver, a New Jersey Democrat, was charged in May 2025 with interfering with an arrest at Delaney Hall immigration detention facility during a congressional oversight visit. The court ruled her actions were "non-legislative" and thus not protected by the speech and debate clause. McIver faces up to 17 years in prison and claims selective prosecution by the Trump administration.

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• Federal judge blocks Minnesota extradition request for Texas ICE agent accused of shooting — Christian Castro, a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent, was charged in Minnesota with assault and falsely reporting a crime after allegedly shooting Venezuelan man Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis in the leg in January. Minnesota sought his extradition from Texas custody, but US District Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr., a Trump appointee, declined to order Texas to comply. Texas Governor Greg Abbott refused the extradition request, citing unrelated fraud investigations in Minnesota. Castro faces release from Texas jail under state law after 90 days of detention.
• Texas federal judge denies Minnesota extradition request for ICE agent — Christian Castro, an ICE agent charged with shooting and injuring a man in Minneapolis, was released from a jail in Texas after a federal judge denied Minnesota's request to keep him in custody. Minnesota officials had filed a lawsuit asking a judge to order Governor Greg Abbott to sign an extradition request so Castro would return to the state to face four counts of assault and one count of falsely reporting a crime. Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr. of the Southern District of Texas sided with Texas, allowing Castro's release and permitting Texas to continue weighing whether to comply with the extradition request. Minnesota officials expressed concern that Castro will flee to Mexico to evade the justice system if released. Castro is charged with shooting and injuring Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis, a Venezuelan immigrant, and then lying about the circumstances of the shooting.

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• Complaint filed — Doddamani v. Blanche (D.D.C. 1:26-cv-02885) — Sunita Doddamani, an Assistant United States Attorney in the Eastern District of Michigan, filed a federal complaint challenging her termination by then-Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on April 13, 2026. Doddamani alleges the stated rationale for her firing—misconduct—was pretextual and that she was actually removed in retaliation for her perceived political affiliation and beliefs. She had served on the prosecution team in a Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act case brought during the Biden administration; the DOJ announced the same day it had terminated personnel "responsible for weaponizing the FACE Act." Doddamani seeks reinstatement, declaratory relief, backpay, and attorney fees under the Civil Service Reform Act, Administrative Procedure Act, and First and Fifth Amendments.

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• ABC files First Amendment lawsuit against FCC, alleging retaliatory campaign by Trump administration — ABC filed an unprecedented First Amendment lawsuit in federal court in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday against the FCC, alleging that the agency and its chairman Brendan Carr are conducting a retaliatory campaign to curb the network's free speech. The lawsuit seeks to halt an FCC proceeding demanding that ABC put its eight stations up for early license renewal. The action follows Trump's public attacks on the network, including criticism of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, and ABC News coverage the administration disapproved of.
• ABC sues FCC over early license renewal demand, alleging content-based retaliation — ABC filed a federal lawsuit in the District of Columbia against the FCC, challenging an order by FCC Chair Brendan Carr requiring the network to apply early to renew licenses for eight local television stations it owns. ABC alleges the demand is retaliatory punishment for editorial content the Trump administration disapproves of, and warns the action threatens press independence. The network faces potential license denial or prolonged costly litigation, and conservative groups have filed petitions urging the FCC to deny renewals based on alleged political bias in ABC's journalism.
• ABC and Disney sued the FCC alleging First Amendment violations and government censorship — ABC and its parent corporation The Walt Disney Company launched a federal lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission, alleging that the Trump administration violated their free speech rights. The lawsuit claims that administration officials attempted to launch investigations and challenge broadcast licenses because Trump objected to the network's talk show opinions, news coverage, and late-night comedians. The lawsuit begins with the statement: "Government censorship is deeply un-American."
• Complaint filed — American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. v. Federal Communications Commission — ABC, The Walt Disney Company, and eight ABC-owned television stations filed a federal complaint in D.D.C. challenging an April 28, 2026 FCC order requiring early broadcast license renewal applications. The plaintiffs allege the order and related investigations constitute First Amendment retaliation for editorial decisions, including coverage of a presidential address and personnel decisions regarding late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. The complaint cites over 600 document requests and 13,000 pages of production demands, and alleges the regulatory pressure has chilled editorial discretion, including candidate bookings on The View. Plaintiffs seek declaratory judgment, preliminary injunction, and permanent injunction barring further FCC action on the renewal applications and any coercive conduct aimed at altering editorial decisions.
• ABC sues Trump administration over FCC retaliation — ABC News filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration alleging that the Federal Communications Commission retaliated against the network. The lawsuit represents a legal challenge to alleged government action targeting a news organization.
• Disney and ABC sued Trump's FCC over license renewal — Disney and ABC sued the Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday to stop an early review of broadcast licenses for eight ABC-owned television stations. Disney alleged that the government is attempting to punish the network over its programming and editorial decisions. Reuters reported this is the first time in more than 50 years that a major television broadcaster has been ordered into early license-renewal process.

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• House Democrats launched investigation into Reflecting Pool prosecutions — Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee are launching an investigation into the decision to criminally charge individuals over the "Reflecting Pool fiasco." Although Democrats are in the minority, the probe offers a blueprint for investigations they would pursue with subpoena power if they control the House after the midterms. Rep. Jamie Raskin, ranking Democrat on the Judiciary Committee and potential future chair, will formally demand that the DOJ and Interior Department turn over documents related to the prosecutions.

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• Senator Paul bypasses Senate to refer Fauci contempt to U.S. Attorney Pirro — According to Wall Street Journal reporting by Sabrina Siddiqui and Sadie Gurman, Senator Rand Paul, knowing that a contempt measure would not secure the 60 votes required in the full Senate, is bypassing the Senate and asking Vice President J.D. Vance to certify the contempt report and refer it directly to U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro for potential prosecution.

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• Complaint filed — Rosenzweig v. Blanche (S.D. Fla.) — Assistant U.S. Attorney Will Rosenzweig filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida challenging his removal by the Department of Justice on September 23, 2025. Rosenzweig alleges the removal was retaliation for First Amendment-protected speech critical of President Trump, a violation of the Civil Service Reform Act's restrictions on removing career employees, a Privacy Act violation for compiling records of his protected activity, and a due process violation. He seeks reinstatement, backpay, declaratory relief, and damages.

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• Justice Department Office of Professional Responsibility gutted; 1,666 misconduct complaints filed in 2025 — The Justice Department's Office of Professional Responsibility received 1,666 misconduct complaints in 2025, the highest number since 2005. Simultaneously, OPR staffing fell from 29 to 16 employees, and its director was fired with no replacement named. The inspector general's office lost 99 employees since the end of the Biden administration. Judge Kathleen Williams recently accused senior officials including acting Attorney General Todd Blanche of reaching a settlement in Trump's suit against the IRS, and a pattern of errors has recurred in the first Comey prosecution.

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• DOJ official encouraged prosecutors to "go big" and "go loud" in prosecuting protesters — A top Justice Department official encouraged prosecutors to "go big" and "go loud" when pursuing criminal charges against people who protested against the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, according to reporting. The Minneapolis case is one of several the DOJ has brought across the U.S. leveling charges against wide swaths of protesters, including cases in Texas where prosecutors secured decades-long sentences for nine people protesting outside an ICE facility.
• Law enforcement provided false information in criminal case against journalist Georgia Fort — Federal law enforcement officials, including Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), provided false information to federal judges in at least 15 search warrant applications and to a grand jury in the case against independent journalist Georgia Fort, who was charged alongside nearly 40 others after interrupting a Minnesota church service to protest an ICE official serving as a pastor. The Justice Department later conceded the false claims. Fort's lawyers filed motions on Thursday seeking dismissal, arguing the prosecution violates the First Amendment, fails to state an actual crime, and is vindictive retaliation against her journalism.
• Prosecutors charged journalist Georgia Fort with conspiracy to interfere with religious rights for documenting anti-ICE protest — Journalist Georgia Fort was charged with conspiracy to interfere with the religious rights of parishioners after she entered and documented a protest at Cities church in St Paul, Minnesota, where demonstrators interrupted a service upon learning an ICE official was a pastor. Fort's lawyers argue the prosecution is vindictive retaliation targeting her for her journalism and for amplifying a message the government opposes, violating the First Amendment.
• Prosecutors made false claims in search warrant applications regarding protest conduct — In search warrant applications, prosecutors claimed a congregant had broken her arm during the protest when she had not, and made other false characterizations of Fort's conduct, including claims she conspired with others in advance when evidence showed she arrived late and was not present for planning discussions. Prosecutors also claimed Fort blocked a van from leaving when her own livestream showed the van left easily.
• Journalist Georgia Fort indicted for covering anti-ICE protest; seeks dismissal on First Amendment grounds — Attorneys for Twin Cities journalist Georgia Fort asked a federal judge to dismiss charges against her for covering an anti-ICE protest at a St. Paul church, arguing the indictment violates her First Amendment rights. Fort was indicted alongside former CNN host Don Lemon and dozens of protesters on charges of conspiring against the right of religious freedom at a place of worship. Her attorneys argue the 19-page indictment contains no allegation of physical force, threats, or blocking the church entrance, and that her role was to observe and document. Magistrate Judge John Docherty twice refused to sign search warrants for Fort's and Lemon's YouTube accounts, finding they violated the Privacy Protection Act of 1980. A government attorney acknowledged a mischaracterization in an affidavit at a July hearing.

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• Sen. Bill Cassidy Announces Vote to Confirm Todd Blanche as Attorney General — Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) announced his decision to vote in favor of confirming Todd Blanche, former personal attorney to Donald Trump, as Attorney General. This decision came despite opposition from some Republicans, including Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), who criticized Blanche's handling of various issues, including the release of Epstein files and immunity protections for Trump and his family. Cassidy's vote is pivotal in the confirmation process, as it ensures Blanche's appointment despite concerns about his loyalty to Trump over constitutional duties.
• Todd Blanche clears Senate confirmation hurdle for attorney general — Senator Bill Cassidy announced Friday he will vote to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general, removing the final Republican holdout and clearing the path for Blanche's confirmation by a narrow margin. Blanche, Trump's former personal lawyer and current acting attorney general, had faced opposition from Republican senators Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins over concerns about Department of Justice independence. Cassidy's support follows weeks of White House pressure and his own primary loss to a Trump-backed challenger in May.
• Bill Cassidy supports Blanche's confirmation as Attorney General — Senator Bill Cassidy has announced his support for Blanche's confirmation as Attorney General, likely securing the necessary votes for her appointment. This development follows a period of uncertainty regarding Blanche's confirmation prospects, with Cassidy's backing seen as pivotal in the Senate's decision-making process.
• Senate Judiciary Committee approves Todd Blanche as Attorney General — The Senate Judiciary Committee approved Todd Blanche's nomination as permanent Attorney General, putting him on track for confirmation by an extremely slim majority in the full Senate. Blanche's confirmation follows his release of documents purporting to rescind the "anti-weaponization fund," which secured support from holdout Republican senators.

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• New Mexico sues DOJ for withholding Epstein investigation documents — New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez filed a lawsuit in US District Court for the District of Columbia against the Department of Justice and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, alleging the DOJ "stonewalled" the state's criminal investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's activities at Zorro Ranch near Santa Fe. Torrez had set a July 31 deadline for the DOJ to provide unredacted investigative records; the deadline passed without compliance. The lawsuit seeks a court declaration that the DOJ acted illegally, demands compliance with the Epstein transparency law and Touhy regulations, and requests costs and further relief.
• Complaint filed: State of New Mexico v. U.S. Department of Justice (D.D.C.) — New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez filed a complaint in federal district court against the Department of Justice and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, alleging that DOJ reneged on a 2019 agreement to share investigative materials related to Jeffrey Epstein's activity at Zorro Ranch in New Mexico. Torrez claims DOJ's rejection of a formal Touhy request for unredacted records—citing overbreadth, the Privacy Act, and protective orders—is pretextual and obstructs the state's ability to identify victims, witnesses, and potential unindicted co-conspirators. The complaint challenges the denial as arbitrary and capricious under the Administrative Procedure Act and seeks declaratory relief and an order compelling production of the requested records.
• Federal Judge Orders DOJ to Address Non-Compliance in Epstein Files Case — U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan has ordered the Department of Justice (DOJ) to address its non-compliance with previous court orders regarding the release of the Epstein files. The judge scheduled a status hearing for August 13, where the DOJ must explain its failure to provide documentation justifying redactions in the files. Sullivan criticized the DOJ for not substantiating claims that certain redacted names belong to victims and for not producing FBI interview notes as ordered. The DOJ's actions are under scrutiny as they have not met statutory requirements for transparency.
• New Mexico Attorney General Sues DOJ Over Epstein Investigation — The Attorney General of New Mexico has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Justice, accusing it of stonewalling the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. The lawsuit seeks to compel the DOJ to release information and cooperate with state-level inquiries into Epstein's activities and connections.
• New Mexico Sues DOJ for Access to Epstein Records — The state of New Mexico has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Justice (DOJ) seeking access to unredacted Jeffrey Epstein records. The complaint alleges that the DOJ is withholding documents crucial to the state's investigation into Epstein's alleged crimes at Zorro Ranch. The lawsuit accuses the DOJ of obstructing the investigation by not providing full access to the files, which could aid in holding Epstein's associates accountable.