Attorney General Dan Rayfield supports lawsuits challenging public media funding cuts
Attorney General Dan Rayfield today filed a court brief along with 22 other attorneys general in support of two lawsuits brought by National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting Service that seek to block proposed funding cuts to their organizations and local affiliates. “Public radio and TV aren’t just nice to have – they’re critical… View ArticlePosted in Lawsuits and Letters, News on June 20, 2025
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield to Host Town Hall in Lincoln City to Hear from those Impacted by Federal Actions
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield will host a public town hall Monday, July 7th at 6pm in Lincoln City as part of his statewide “Federal Oversight Town Hall” series. The event is the 4th in a series focused on hearing directly from Oregonians who have been affected by federal actions. Many of these decisions impact… View ArticlePosted in Media Release, News on June 17, 2025
Clackamas County Grand Jury Finds Insufficient Evidence for Criminal Charges in Milwaukie Shooting Involving Police
The Oregon Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced the conclusion of an investigation related to an officer involved shooting in September of 2024. A Clackamas County grand jury has found insufficient evidence to criminally charge two officers who shot and seriously injured a man during a struggle at a Taco Bell drive-thru in Milwaukie. The… View ArticlePosted in Media Release, News on June 12, 2025
Attorney General Dan Rayfield Condemns Trump Administration for Unlawfully Deploying the California National Guard
Attorney General Dan Rayfield alongside a coalition of 16 attorneys general released the following statement condemning the Trump administration for unlawfully deploying the California National Guard against protestors in California, without coordination with state leadership: “The president’s decision to federalize and deploy California’s National Guard without the consent of California state leaders is unlawful, unconstitutional,… View ArticlePosted in Media Release, News on June 11, 2025
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield Welcomes Court’s Decision to Expedite Tariff Lawsuit
Following today’s order from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit to fast-track Oregon’s lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s unlawful tariffs, Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following statement: “We’re glad the court recognizes how important this case is by moving it forward quickly. These tariffs are illegal—and they’re hurting people. They’ve driven… View ArticlePosted in Lawsuits and Letters, Media Release, News on June 11, 2025