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Rayfield Files Lawsuit with 22 States on Behalf of Oregonians to Block Trump Administration’s Freeze on Federal Grants
Federal Judge temporarily pauses the freeze in separate lawsuit filed by Democracy Forward Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced today that the state will bring a lawsuit with 22 other states, challenging the Trump administration’s decision to freeze critical federal grants. “In the past 24 hours, an order from the White House has impacted billions… View ArticlePosted in Lawsuits and Letters, Media Release, News on January 28, 2025
Take Action Online to Protect Your Privacy Rights
New Online Toolkit Helps Oregon Families Protect Their Personal Data Celebrating Data Privacy Day: Oregon Department of Justice Empowers Parents to Protect Their Children As the state observes Data Privacy Day on January 28th, the Oregon DOJ has rolled out a new toolkit with additional handouts and social media content to help Oregonians protect their… View ArticlePosted in Media Release, News, OCPA Privacy Law on January 28, 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 ArticlePosted in Lawsuits and Letters, Media Release, News on January 23, 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 ArticlePosted in Lawsuits and Letters, Media Release, News on January 21, 2025
Attorney General Dan Rayfield Announces Jenny Hansson as Communications Director
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced today that Jenny Hansson will serve as his communications director. Hansson, a well-known Portland broadcast journalist, is joining Rayfield’s team after a nearly three-decade career. As an anchor and reporter with KOIN News, Hansson has been a cornerstone of the broadcast team, covering a variety of stories, including daily… View ArticlePosted in Media Release, News on January 21, 2025