AG Rosenblum and 17 Other AG’s Oppose “Extreme Gerrymandering” in U.S. Supreme Court Brief

Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum today led a coalition of 18 state attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the United States Supreme Court in support of the voters of Wisconsin in Gill v Whitford. The case stems from an appeal by the State of Wisconsin, challenging a 2016 decision that Wisconsin’s redistricting plan… View Article

Posted in Media Release, News on September 5, 2017

Beware of Hurricane Harvey Scams!

In a time of national crisis like Hurricane Harvey, our natural instincts are to feel compassion and want to help. Our hearts surely go out to all those affected and who will be dealing with the challenges ahead for a long time. That said, we urge you to be cautious and to do your homework… View Article

Posted in Consumer Protection, News on August 30, 2017

AG Rosenblum Announces $192 Million Aequitas Settlement; $2.1 Million for Oregon Students

Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum today announced a multi-state settlement worth $192 million with Aequitas Capital, an Oregon-based financial firm that financed over $400 million in private loans to students attending the now-bankrupt Corinthian Colleges. In total, 683 Oregonians will benefit from the settlement, amounting to $2.1 million in student loan relief. Broken down more,… View Article

Posted in Media Release on August 17, 2017

Don’t Be Blinded by an Eclipse Glasses Scam!

Next Monday millions of Americans of all ages, including tens of thousands of Oregonians, will don special eyeglasses to watch the eclipse. They will do so in the belief these special eyeglasses will protect them from harmful rays of the sun. I want everyone who witnesses this amazing celestial event to be safe. So, please, listen… View Article

Posted in Consumer Protection, News on August 14, 2017

Zero Tolerance! Oregonians Standing Together Against Hate

The Oregon Department of Justice and the Muslim Educational Trust hosted a “Zero Tolerance! Oregonians Standing Together Against Hate” symposium on July 24, 2017 in Tigard, Oregon. The event included a keynote address from Professor Emeritus Jack Levin of Northeastern University and a panel of speakers. The evening was designed to bring the community together… View Article

Posted in Communities Coming Together, Hate and Bias Crimes, News on July 26, 2017