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AG Rayfield statement in response to threat of National Guard being deployed to Oregon
If the president tries to send troops into Oregon to police our communities, we will not hesitate to take action in court. Although some threats from the Trump administration may be new or surprising, this one is not: we’ve been preparing to respond since Trump returned to office. We’re actively preparing for various scenarios, in… View ArticlePosted in Lawsuits and Letters on September 5, 2025
Attorney General Dan Rayfield Statement on Marion County Lawsuit over Oregon Sanctuary Law
“The Ninth Circuit has already weighed in, previously ruling that there is no conflict between Oregon’s sanctuary law and federal law. Oregon’s sanctuary law is longstanding and has coexisted under seven presidential administrations. The federal government, state, and local communities have a shared interest in keeping our communities safe. That’s why Oregon’s sanctuary law allows… View ArticlePosted in Lawsuits and Letters on September 4, 2025
Statement from Attorney General Dan Rayfield on Court’s Fixes to End Google’s Search Monopoly and Restore Competition
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield today welcomed a court ruling that seeks to end Google’s anticompetitive practices and restore competition in the marketplace. “This week’s ruling is a big deal. For years, Google has used its dominance to shut out rivals and limit the choices people have when they go online to search. This decision… View ArticlePosted in Homepage, Lawsuits and Letters, Media Release on September 3, 2025
Attorney General Dan Rayfield Stands with Labor Unions in Legal Fight
AG Rayfield supports Oregonians’ right to organize On Friday, in advance of Labor Day weekend, Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a multistate coalition filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in support of unions for federal government employees. “The right to engage in union activity is protected by… View ArticlePosted in Lawsuits and Letters, Media Release on September 2, 2025
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield Secures Significant Victory in Tariffs Case
Federal Circuit Upholds Ruling that the President does not have authority to impose these tariffs Today, the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the Court of International Trade’s ruling that the tariffs challenged by Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a multistate coalition are unlawful. These tariffs include both the so-called reciprocal tariffs on nearly… View ArticlePosted in Homepage, Media Release on August 29, 2025