AG Torrez to Sue DOJ Over Fentanyl Records | Santa Fe News

New Mexico’s Attorney General Raúl Torrez is preparing to sue the Department of Justice over withheld fentanyl investigation records, demanding answers by August 17th—or face federal court. He rejects the DOJ’s claim that his request was invalid, arguing federal attorneys are misapplying rules. The dispute began with a whistleblower alleging DEA agents let 1.8 million fentanyl pills slip through New Mexico—leading to a spike in overdose deaths. Torrez now wants specific documents: seizure protocols since 2017, fentanyl operation files from 2022–2025, and whistleblower complaints—including one from agent Howell. If the DOJ doesn’t comply, Torrez will turn to the very court the DOJ suggested for resolving this. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b11749681146c743