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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

Posted in Lawsuits and Letters, Media Release on 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

Posted in Lawsuits and Letters, Media Release on October 5, 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

Posted in Lawsuits and Letters, Media Release on October 4, 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

Posted in Lawsuits and Letters, Media Release on 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

Posted in Homepage, Lawsuits and Letters, Media Release on October 3, 2025