Oregon DOJ News

Attorney General Dan Rayfield Takes Action to Protect Affordable Care Act Access for DACA Recipients

Oregon and 13 Other States Intervene to Defend Access to Healthcare from Court Challenge Attorney General Dan Rayfield today announced that Oregon and 13 other states are joining together to defend health insurance access for Dreamers. Last year, the Biden Administration issued a rule that expands healthcare access to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)… View Article

Posted in Lawsuits and Letters, Media Release, News on January 15, 2025

Attorney General Dan Rayfield Announces Legislative and Policy Staff

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced today two key hires who will serve in legislative and policy roles in his administration. Alicia Temple will be joining the administration to serve as Legislative Director. Temple previously served as Rayfield’s Senior Policy Advisor in the Oregon House Speaker’s Office. She brings over 15 years of advocacy and… View Article

Posted in Media Release, News on January 7, 2025

A Farewell Message from AG Rosenblum: Thank you, Oregon!

To all Oregonians: This evening, New Year’s Eve, at 5pm, I will welcome attendees at the swearing-in of Dan Rayfield as Oregon’s 18th Attorney General. After the ceremony, I’ll be on my way to becoming a private citizen again. My public service career in Oregon has comprised 42 wonderful years: eight as an Assistant United… View Article

Posted in Media Release, News on December 31, 2024

DOJ Issues Guidance on AI for Oregon Businesses

“Artificial Intelligence is already changing the world, from entertainment to government to business. But though machine-learning and AI platforms are relatively new, that doesn’t mean that these new tools operate outside existing laws! In fact, our state’s Unlawful Trade Practices Act, Consumer Privacy Act, and Equality Act, among others, all have roles to play. To… View Article

Posted in Media Release, News, OCPA Privacy Law on December 24, 2024

AG Rosenblum: Hateful Letter-Writing Campaign Has No Place Anywhere in Oregon

In response to news out of Lincoln County this week, Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum issued the following statement of condemnation: “In Oregon, we stand united in our commitment to create and maintain a place that is open, welcoming, and safe for all individuals, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, immigration status, or any other… View Article

Posted in Hate and Bias Crimes, Media Release, News on December 20, 2024