New Mexico Department of Justice

The New Mexico Department of Justice (NM DOJ), led by Attorney General Raúl Torrez, is currently involved in several high-profile cases. Most notably, the NM DOJ is reopening its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch in New Mexico. This decision follows a public pressure campaign and the release of new information by the US Department of Justice regarding alleged sex trafficking activities that may have occurred at the ranch. The NM DOJ is also relevant due to a recent case where a New Mexico jury ordered Meta to pay $375 million in civil penalties. The jury found Meta liable for misleading consumers about platform safety and enabling harm, including child sexual exploitation. These cases highlight the NM DOJ's role in investigating and prosecuting crimes related to sex trafficking, child exploitation, and corporate accountability within the state.