The Oregon Department of Justice has initiated or joined the following lawsuits and official letters.
January 2025
January 23, 2025
Federal Judge Agrees with Attorney General Dan Rayfield, Issues National Temporary Restraining Order
Federal Judge Issues Major Ruling in Birthright Citizenship Lawsuit Filed by Oregon, Washington, Arizona and Illinois A federal judge in Seattle today issued a national temporary restraining order that will prevent federal agencies from stripping people of their rights to citizenship. This lawsuit, brought by Oregon, Washington, Arizona and Illinois challenged President Trump’s executive order… View ArticleJanuary 21, 2025
Attorney General Dan Rayfield Challenges Unconstitutional Executive Order Ending Birthright Citizenship
As President Trump Issues Executive Order Ending Birthright Citizenship, Oregon and Three Other States File Suit to Defend Basic Constitutional Rights for All Americans Attorney General Dan Rayfield today announced that he and the Attorneys General from Arizona, Illinois, and Washington are challenging President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship, which violates the constitutional… View ArticleJanuary 16, 2025
Attorney General Rayfield Takes Action to Defend Federal Gun Safety Measures
Oregon Joins Several States to Protect Ban on Forced Reset Triggers and Expanded Criminal Background Checks Attorney General Dan Rayfield today announced that Oregon and several other states are joining together to defend two federal rules aimed at reducing gun violence nationwide. The first action defends the Biden Administration’s work to crack down on certain… View ArticleJanuary 15, 2025