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AG Rayfield Signs on to Multi-State Lawsuit involving Elon Musk and “DOGE” Access to the U.S. Department of Treasury
Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced Thursday that Oregon will join the multi-state coalition suing the Trump administration for improperly granting access to sensitive information. This follows the U.S. Department of Treasury giving Elon Musk and his so-called “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) staffers access to payment systems containing Americans’ private information, bank account information and… View ArticlePosted in Lawsuits and Letters, Media Release, News on February 7, 2025
AG Rayfield Reacts to Latest Victory in Trump’s Attempt to Block Birthright Citizenship Order
On Thursday, a federal judge in Seattle indefinitely blocked President Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship, which has been the law of the land for 150 years and is enshrined in the U.S. Constitution. “This just proves what we’ve been saying all along. No president can rewrite the Constitution with the stroke of a… View ArticlePosted in Lawsuits and Letters, Media Release, News on February 6, 2025
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield Updates Sanctuary Toolkit and Guidance in Response to an Evolving Landscape
In response to the evolving landscape at the federal level, the Oregon Department of Justice is committed to ensuring its online Sanctuary Toolkit remains an up-to-date resource. Recognizing the shifting directives on immigration policy and enforcement from the federal administration, the Oregon Department of Justice wants to make sure communities are well-informed and have the… View ArticlePosted in Media Release, News on February 6, 2025
Rayfield Calls for Answers Regarding FBI Purge
The purge of high-ranking FBI officials and potentially thousands of employees who worked on the January 6th insurrection investigation is another example of Trump’s attacks on law enforcement and safety. FBI Director nominee Kash Patel needs to be questioned about his role in this before any confirmation in the Senate.Posted in News on February 6, 2025
AG Rayfield Looking into Legal Options to Protect Gender Affirming-Care
Vigorously Exploring All Legal Options Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued a statement today in response to the Trump administration’s attacks on gender affirming care. “Oregon is proud to be on the forefront of providing access to the lifesaving, gender-affirming care patients need. We must do everything within our power to fight any attempts to… View ArticlePosted in Media Release, News on February 5, 2025