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AG Rayfield Leads Coalition Supporting Challenge to IRS Energy Policy That Could Raise Costs
Attorney General Dan Rayfield led a coalition of 15 other states today in supporting a lawsuit challenging a new Internal Revenue Service (IRS) rule that makes it harder for wind and solar energy projects to qualify for long-standing federal tax credits. The states argue the change will undermine investments in clean energy, slow economic growth,… View ArticlePosted in Lawsuits and Letters, Media Release on February 20, 2026
Statement from Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield on Supreme Court Tariff Victory
SCOTUS STRIKES DOWN TRUMP TARIFFS IN A 6-3 DECISION “Today, the Supreme Court made it clear that no President gets to levy taxes on Americans disguised as tariffs. “At a time when we should all be working together to do everything in our power to keep the cost of living down for working families, the… View ArticlePosted in Homepage, Media Release on February 20, 2026
Attorney General Dan Rayfield Files Lawsuit Against Trump Administration for Illegally Terminating Energy and Infrastructure Funding
AG Rayfield: Cutting these projects for political reasons doesn’t save money – it will drive up monthly bills for Oregonians. Attorney General Dan Rayfield today and a coalition of 12 other attorneys general filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s unlawful decision to terminate funding for congressionally mandated energy and infrastructure programs created by Congress… View ArticlePosted in Homepage, Lawsuits and Letters, Media Release on February 18, 2026
Attorney General Dan Rayfield Issues Statement on Dismissal of Federal Appeal in National Guard Case
“This is a win for Oregon, and it shows that no one is above the law. The federal government didn’t have a case – facts mattered. Our communities won’t be treated as a testing ground for unchecked federal power. Judge Immergut’s injunction stands, and we’ll keep defending Oregon’s laws, our values, and the safety of… View ArticlePosted in Homepage, Media Release on February 17, 2026
Attorney General Dan Rayfield Submits Evidence and Arguments in Lawsuit Challenging Excessive Use of Force by Federal Agents at Portland ICE Building
AG Rayfield: Trump and his administration have sent the message to ICE that they are above the law. Now we are seeing the result of that reckless behavior play out. Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield today submitted arguments and evidence in support of a lawsuit brought by the ACLU of Oregon on behalf of protesters… View ArticlePosted in Homepage, Media Release on February 16, 2026