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AG Rayfield Wins Court Order to Protect Oregonians’ Voting Rights
Follows Temporary Restraining Order Judge Granted Last Week A federal court granted a preliminary injunction today, siding with Oregon and a coalition of states and keeping the U.S. Postal Service’s mail ballot rule from taking effect while litigation remains pending. “This ruling keeps Oregon’s elections exactly where they belong: in Oregon’s hands. Voters can trust… View ArticlePosted in Homepage, Lawsuits and Letters, Media Release on September 4, 2026
AG Rayfield Responds After Federal Government Asks Supreme Court to Lift Block on USPS Ballot Rule
Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following statement after the federal government asked the U.S. Supreme Court today to lift the order currently blocking the U.S. Postal Service’s mail ballot rule. A federal court is still weighing whether to grant a preliminary injunction that would keep the rule blocked while litigation continues. “The federal government… View ArticlePosted in Homepage, Media Release on September 3, 2026
Attorney General Dan Rayfield Challenges Trump Administration’s Latest Attack on Healthcare
Attorney General Dan Rayfield sued the Trump administration today over its attempt to block states from using federal Medicaid dollars to pay for gender-affirming care for low-income kids and young adults. “Freedom means very little if the government can reach into your family’s private decisions and take it away,” said Attorney General Rayfield. “Our office… View ArticlePosted in Homepage, Lawsuits and Letters, Media Release on September 2, 2026
Oregon Department of Justice Indicts Charity Founder for Stealing Disaster Relief Funds
Marcus Brooks already faces a civil lawsuit accusing him of stealing nearly $837,000 in disaster relief donations The Oregon Department of Justice (ODOJ) announced today that a Lincoln County grand jury has indicted Marcus Brooks, founder and executive director of the Cascade Relief Team, on two counts of Aggravated Theft in the First Degree. Brooks… View ArticlePosted in Homepage, Media Release on September 2, 2026
AG Rayfield Secures Court Order to Protect Oregonians’ Voting Rights
A federal court today granted a temporary restraining order blocking the key provisions of the U.S. Postal Service’s rule restricting delivery of mail-in ballots, siding with Oregon and a coalition of states that sued to stop it from taking effect ahead of the November election. “This is a win for every Oregon voter,” said Attorney… View ArticlePosted in Homepage, Media Release on August 28, 2026