Statement from Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum on the Passing of Former AG Hardy Myers

“Last night we lost a giant in the Oregon legal profession and a dear friend. Hardy Myers was a lawyer’s lawyer, a true professional, and a friend to all who met him. Many of the Oregon Department of Justice’s current staff worked under Hardy’s leadership during his twelve years as Oregon AG, and his legacy… View Article

Posted in Media Release on November 30, 2016

Attorney General Rosenblum Encourages Oregonians to Report Hate Crimes

In response to an increase in hate crimes throughout the country over the last few months, Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum today encouraged anyone who believes they have been a victim of a hate crime to report it to law enforcement. “We must stand together against hate, so that all people in our state feel valued… View Article

Posted in Hate and Bias Crimes, Media Release on November 17, 2016

Public Meeting Notice – Attorney General’s Public Records Law Reform Task Force

Attorney General’s Public Records Law Reform Task Force Wednesday, November 2nd, 2016 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: Hearing Room 343 Oregon State Capitol 900 Court St NE, Salem, OR 97301 The Task Force will discuss the status of the legislative concept submitted by the Attorney General based on the work of the Task Force… View Article

Posted in Media Release, Public Records Reform on October 29, 2016

Attorney General Rosenblum Appoints Oregon’s First Elder Abuse Prosecutor

Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum today announced the appointment of Malheur County District Attorney Dan Norris as Oregon’s first statewide Elder Abuse Prosecutor. Mr. Norris has 28 years of experience prosecuting complex criminal cases in Oregon, including 16 years as the Malheur County District Attorney. In the new position, Mr. Norris will lead the Oregon Department… View Article

Posted in Media Release on September 30, 2016

Attorney General Rosenblum Statement on Drug Policy Reform

Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum today issued the following statement praising Oregon law enforcement for their sponsorship of drug policy reform: “I want to thank Oregon’s sheriffs and chiefs of police for their bold and important sponsorship of this drug policy reform proposal. Our work on the Attorney General’s Task Force on Law Enforcement Profiling has… View Article

Posted in Media Release on September 26, 2016