Oregon DOJ News

Attorney General Rosenblum to Sue Trump Administration for Preventing Medical Providers from Doing their Jobs

Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum announced she will be filing a lawsuit against the Trump Administration for a new rule issued today by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on the Title X program. Informally called a “gag rule”, these newly issued rules will place an unlawful “gag” on health care professionals and… View Article

Posted in Media Release, News on February 22, 2019

Oregon Joins Lawsuit Challenging President Trump’s Declaration of National Emergency at the Southern Border

Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum today joined 16 states in filing a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California challenging President Trump’s declaration of a national emergency and his attempt to divert funding appropriated by Congress. The states allege in the complaint that the Trump Administration’s action exceeds the power of… View Article

Posted in Media Release, News on February 19, 2019

DON’T Be My Valentine!

Scam Alert Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum has a warning for people looking for love online – if an online love interest asks you for money, it’s probably a scam. Every year, the Oregon Department of Justice receives heartbreaking reports about “romance scammers” – especially around Valentine’s Day – who create fake profiles and eventually convince people… View Article

Posted in Consumer Protection, News, Scam Alert on February 7, 2019

How to Protect Yourself on Data Privacy Day

Scam Alert Do you use social media? Have you made an online purchase? Have you clicked the “I agree” button without reading the fine print of a website’s Terms of Service? If so, there is a good chance that your personal information has been compromised. “The websites and apps we use every day collect, store, process and… View Article

Posted in Consumer Protection, News, Scam Alert on January 28, 2019

Attorney General Rosenblum Releases List of 2019 Legislative Priorities

Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum today released a list of her policy priorities for the upcoming 2019 Oregon Legislative Session, which starts January 22, 2019. “While the Oregon Department of Justice works on a variety of bills each legislative session, there are a few policy areas that are especially meaningful to me. I plan to focus… View Article

Posted in Hate and Bias Crimes, Media Release, News on January 16, 2019