October 5, 2025

Judge Blocks Any National Guard From Being Deployed to Oregon

Federal Judge Issues Another Temporary Restraining Order, Blocking Any National Guard from Being Deployed to Oregon Late Sunday night, a federal judge issued a sweeping new order prohibiting the President from deploying any National Guard forces—whether from California, Texas, or any other state or the District of Columbia—into Oregon. The new Temporary Restraining Order (TRO)… View Article

October 5, 2025

Oregon, California and Portland Move to Block Unlawful Deployment of California National Guard Troops to Oregon

AG Rayfield: These actions are a direct attempt to circumvent yesterday’s court order Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced today that the State of Oregon and the City of Portland are amending their lawsuit and filing a motion for another temporary restraining order (TRO) against President Donald Trump and federal officials. The amended complaint adds… View Article

October 4, 2025

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield Statement on Federal Court Granting Temporary Restraining Order

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield today issued the following statement after a federal judge granted Oregon’s request for a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) blocking the president’s order to deploy federalized National Guard troops to Portland: “The court agreed with our position. Today’s ruling is a healthy check on the president. “It reaffirms what we already… View Article

October 3, 2025

Attorney General Rayfield Issues Statement Pending a Ruling on a Temporary Restraining Order to Block Deployment of National Guard

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield today issued the following statement regarding the pending request for a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) to block the deployment of National Guard troops in Portland: “While we wait on a ruling, it’s important that we remember who we are as Oregonians. We don’t need to get swept up in fear… View Article

October 3, 2025

Attorney General Dan Rayfield Announces Key Victory in Multi-State Lawsuit Against Trump Administration’s Imposition of Illegal Immigration Enforcement Conditions on Victims of Crime Act Grants

Attorney General Dan Rayfield, and a coalition of 19 other attorneys general, announced today that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has backed down from its attempt to impose illegal conditions on nearly $1.4 billion in Victims of Crimes Act (VOCA) grants. Earlier this year, the Trump Administration, disregarding the clear letter of the law… View Article

October 1, 2025

Attorney General Dan Rayfield Sues U.S. Department of Justice to Protect Services for Crime Survivors

Attorney General Dan Rayfield and 19 other attorneys general filed a lawsuit today against the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to block new restrictions on federal funding that supports survivors of domestic violence and other violent crimes. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in the District of Rhode Island, challenges a rule barring states… View Article

September 29, 2025

Update: Hearing Friday as Oregon Seeks to Block Unlawful Federalization of Guard

Oregon Files Motion for Temporary Restraining Order to Block Unlawful Federalization of National Guard UPDATE: Hearing Scheduled for Friday, October 3 at 10:00 a.m. in U.S. District Court in Portland The State of Oregon and the City of Portland will appear in federal court at 10:00 a.m. this Friday, October 3, for a hearing on… View Article

September 29, 2025

Oregon Files Motion for Temporary Restraining Order to Block Unlawful Federalization of National Guard

AG Rayfield: “Oregon is our home — not a military target.” Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield today announced that the State of Oregon and the City of Portland have filed a motion for a temporary restraining order (TRO) in their lawsuit against President Donald Trump, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, U.S. Secretary of Homeland… View Article

September 28, 2025

Oregon Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Federalization of National Guard

AG Rayfield: What we’re seeing is not about public safety, it’s about the President flexing political muscle under the guise of law and order Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield today announced that the State of Oregon and the City of Portland have filed suit against President Donald Trump, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, U.S…. View Article

September 5, 2025

AG Rayfield statement in response to threat of National Guard being deployed to Oregon

If the president tries to send troops into Oregon to police our communities, we will not hesitate to take action in court. Although some threats from the Trump administration may be new or surprising, this one is not: we’ve been preparing to respond since Trump returned to office. We’re actively preparing for various scenarios, in… View Article