Raúl Torrez demands unredacted Epstein files from the administration to ensure accountability for survivors
New Mexico State Attorney General Raúl Torrez is pushing the US Department of Justice to release unredacted documents regarding the sex-trafficking activities of Jeffrey Epstein, specifically focusing on his Zorro ranch. Despite previous promises of cooperation, Torrez noted that the department provided only 31 pages of heavily redacted records, which he described as insufficient for his office to advance the criminal investigation. Simultaneously, a federal judge is reviewing whether the administration improperly redacted files under the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Journalist Katie Phang has sued the department, arguing that the government is attempting to keep several key documents hidden, including emails and a draft indictment. The administration has defended its actions, claiming that many redactions are necessary to protect the identities of victims. However, Torrez warned that the administration has been more focused on managing communications than on delivering justice for the survivors. The fight for transparency remains a central issue as the administration works to determine the final release of these records.