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Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield Updates Sanctuary Toolkit and Guidance in Response to an Evolving Landscape
In response to the evolving landscape at the federal level, the Oregon Department of Justice is committed to ensuring its online Sanctuary Toolkit remains an up-to-date resource. Recognizing the shifting directives on immigration policy and enforcement from the federal administration, the Oregon Department of Justice wants to make sure communities are well-informed and have the… View ArticlePosted in Media Release, News on February 6, 2025
Rayfield Calls for Answers Regarding FBI Purge
The purge of high-ranking FBI officials and potentially thousands of employees who worked on the January 6th insurrection investigation is another example of Trump’s attacks on law enforcement and safety. FBI Director nominee Kash Patel needs to be questioned about his role in this before any confirmation in the Senate.Posted in News on February 6, 2025
AG Rayfield Looking into Legal Options to Protect Gender Affirming-Care
Vigorously Exploring All Legal Options Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued a statement today in response to the Trump administration’s attacks on gender affirming care. “Oregon is proud to be on the forefront of providing access to the lifesaving, gender-affirming care patients need. We must do everything within our power to fight any attempts to… View ArticlePosted in Media Release, News on February 5, 2025
AG Rayfield Expresses Concern Over DOGE Access to Treasury Payment System
I am deeply concerned about recent developments regarding Elon Musk’s involvement in accessing sensitive U.S. Treasury data—including the personal and private information of millions of Oregonians. This specifically is targeting the department’s payment system, which sends out money on behalf of the entire federal government. The fact that Musk’s team, called The Department of Government… View ArticlePosted in News on February 4, 2025
Rayfield Announces Initial Victory in Lawsuit Challenging President Trump’s Illegal Federal Funding Freeze
Federal Judge Today Issued Temporary Restraining Order to Restore Funding, Orders Trump Administration Not to Withhold Federal Funding Allocated by Congress Attorney General Dan Rayfield today announced an initial victory in his lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s Office of Management & Budget’s memo freezing federal grants and loans. “The court’s ruling marks a crucial step… View ArticlePosted in Lawsuits and Letters, Media Release, News on January 31, 2025