Torrez' office is seeking "complete and unredacted access to the Epstein files." The Department of Justice has argued that the Epstein Files Transparency Act does not require they turn over the materials, and that handing over the materials to New Mexico could risk victims' privacy. New Mexico authorities reopened their investigation into Zorro Ranch in February after documents in the Epstein files raised concerns about the scope of Epstein's crimes at the property. The state's initial investigation was halted at the request of federal prosecutors, who never searched the property, according to emails release by the DOJ. Torrez argues New Mexico's investigation into Zorro Ranch is the only active investigation in the United States into Epstein's associates.