# Justice Department faces separate legal fights over Epstein case records

The US Justice Department has refused New Mexico’s request for files related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, while also facing a motion from the New York Times to quash subpoenas issued by prosecutors. These parallel disputes highlight ongoing tensions over access to records in the high-profile sex trafficking case, with implications for government transparency and press freedoms.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/15/us-justice-department-refuses-new-mexicos-request-for-epstein-files?traffic_source=rss) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:13:20 +0000
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/15/new-york-times-subpoenas-air-force-one) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:32:16 GMT