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Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield @agdanrayfield.bsky.social · 8d
It's been a busy year since being sworn in as Oregon's 18th Attorney General!

Our team is fighting every day for Oregon priorities: keeping communities safe, protecting seniors, kids, & working families, and upholding Oregon laws & values.

Here are a few accomplishments:🧵
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Fighting for Oregon priorities: what we've accomplished in the first 12 months
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BREAKING NEWS: We are opening a formal investigation into the shooting involving federal agents in Portland today.

Our office will take every step necessary to ensure the rights and security of Oregonians are protected. #orpol #breakingnews
AG Rayfield announces investigation into shooting involving federal agents in Portland “We have been clear about our concerns with excessive use of force by federal agents in Portland and nationally. We have also been clear about our intent to investigate circumstances involving federal agents to ensure they are accountable to acting within the scope of their official duties. Today’s incident only heightens the need for transparency and accountability. Our office will take every step necessary to ensure that the rights and security of Oregonians are protected.” The Oregon DOJ is opening a formal investigation into an incident in Portland in which two people were shot and injured during an encounter with federal agents. The investigation will look into whether any federal officer acted outside the scope of their lawful authority and will include witness interviews, video evidence, and other relevant materials. If evidence of criminal conduct is found, cases may be referred to the Multnomah County District Attorney for potential prosecution.
January 9, 2026 at 4:06 AM
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Read our statement on reports that two people were shot and injured in Portland today during an incident involving federal agents. #orpol
“We are deeply troubled by reports that two people were shot and injured in Portland today during an incident involving federal agents. We have been clear about our concerns with the excessive use of force by federal agents in Portland, and today’s incident only heightens the need for transparency and accountability. Oregonians deserve clear answers when people are injured in their neighborhoods. “Our office is closely monitoring this situation and will take appropriate action to protect the rights and safety of Oregonians as more facts come to light. We also encourage community members to review the Oregon DOJ Immigration Services & Support Resources toolkit to understand their rights and available resources during federal enforcement activity.”
January 9, 2026 at 12:49 AM
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We’re taking action to keep communities safe from pollution – and that includes protecting clean water.

Read more about what happened and why this matters in Oregon. #orpol
AG Rayfield takes action to protect clean water AG Rayfield and a multistate coalition are opposing a proposed rule by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that would significantly reduce federal protections for streams and wetlands across the country. The rule would put limits on the definition of “waters of the United States” – meaning some streams and wetlands currently protected by the Clean Water Act would no longer be protected. Oregon has strong state law water quality protections, but this would put more communities at risk of polluted, unclean water entering from other states or lands where Oregon does not have jurisdiction. This would also require more state funds to be directed to enforcement of state water quality laws.
January 8, 2026 at 9:26 PM
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BREAKING NEWS: We just filed a lawsuit seeking $900 million to hold drug companies and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) accountable for skyrocketing insulin prices. #orpol #breakingnews
BREAKING NEWS: AG Rayfield sues for $900m to hold drug companies accountable for skyrocketing insulin process “This is about more than insulin prices – it’s about the crushing cost pressures families are facing and the very real harm that comes when corporations exploit people who have no choice but to pay. When companies jack up the price of life-saving drugs, they don’t just impact wallets, they exacerbate stress, anxiety and mental health crises for people who are already struggling to make ends meet.”
January 7, 2026 at 9:49 PM
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The role of the Attorney General is to use the law to protect the rights and dignity of every person who calls Oregon home.

Read how we're fighting to protect people in Oregon from ICE.
How Oregon DOJ and AG Rayfield are protecting people in Oregon from ICE “Right now, too many people in Oregon are living with fear - fear of being separated from their families, fear of losing their livelihood. My role as Attorney General is to use the law to protect the rights and dignity of every person who calls Oregon home.”
January 7, 2026 at 8:38 PM
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January 21 is the anniversary of our first multistate lawsuit challenging federal overreach – and we’re excited to host visiting state Attorneys General for a town hall to hear what this milestone means to you.

RSVP: bit.ly/Jan21-TownHall

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On the one-year anniversary of our first multistate lawsuit challenging federal overreach, join AG Dan Rayfield and visiting state Attorneys General for a Federal Oversight & Accountability Town Hall. Wednesday, January 21 at 6pm. Revolution Hall, Portland. RSVP: bit.ly/Jan21-TownHall.
January 6, 2026 at 8:27 PM
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BREAKING NEWS: We just won a court order protecting medical and public health research.

This ruling keeps critical research in Oregon on track. #orpol
January 6, 2026 at 2:00 AM
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For every $1 that Oregon DOJ spent in 2025 defending Oregon’s values and the rule of law, we protected about $1,450 in federal dollars for things like education, transportation, disaster preparedness, and more – about $4.5 billion total. #orpol
January 5, 2026 at 4:26 AM
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Did you know we have a consumer hotline you can call to report scams or consumer issues?

Our Consumer Complaint Program helped Oregonians recover more than $1.4 million from businesses in 2025.

Call us if you have questions – we’re here to help! #orpol
Oregon DOJ Consumer Hotline available at 1-877-877-9392 to report scams or consumer issues.
January 2, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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This afternoon, the president posted that he will abandon efforts to deploy National Guard troops in Portland.

Read more about what happened – and our statement in response. #orpol #nationalguard

https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2025/12/trump-drops-national-guard-in-portland-other-cities.html
OregonLive headline: Trump drops National Guard deployment in Portland, other cities “The law prevailed and Portland never saw troops on its streets. This outcome shows that standing up for the Constitution works. We’re grateful for the professionalism and service of the Guard members caught in the middle of this legal fight. We look forward to seeing them return home to their families and communities soon. If the federal government attempts to revisit this effort, we are prepared to respond — again — in court.”
December 31, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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The Oregon Department of Justice is fighting every day to protect working families, keep our communities safe, and uphold Oregon’s values.

You’d better believe we’ll keep up that pace in 2026.
December 31, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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It's been a busy year since being sworn in as Oregon's 18th Attorney General!

Our team is fighting every day for Oregon priorities: keeping communities safe, protecting seniors, kids, & working families, and upholding Oregon laws & values.

Here are a few accomplishments:🧵
#orpol
Fighting for Oregon priorities: what we've accomplished in the first 12 months
December 31, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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We are urging the appeals court to hold Border Patrol agents accountable. Under our Constitution, officers must have reasonable suspicion or probable cause to stop or arrest people — and we are urging the court to uphold these essential protections. #orpol
“Federal law enforcement must follow the law.” “Federal law enforcement must follow the law. Under our Constitution, officers must have reasonable suspicion or probable cause to stop or arrest individuals. We are urging the court to uphold those essential protections, consistent with our ongoing work in Oregon to ensure federal agencies respect the rights of everyone in our communities.” In California, in the case United Farm Workers v. Noem, a district court ordered Border Patrol agents to not stop people without reasonable suspicion or make arrests without a warrant, and to document all stops and arrests. The federal government appealed. We are urging the court to uphold the injunction and hold federal agents accountable — because unlawful stops and arrests do not keep our communities safe.
December 31, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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We just secured a settlement preventing further delays in medical and public health research: the Trump administration has agreed to stop delays in reviewing National Institute of Health (NIH) grant applications. #orpol
AG Rayfield secures agreement preventing further delays in medical and public health research “When NIH reviews were put on hold, Oregon universities were left waiting – not because their science fell short, but because the process stopped. That meant delayed decisions on studies focused on disease prevention, treatments, and public health challenges that affect patients and families. This agreement restarts a system that’s supposed to be based on scientific merit, not political interference, and lets Oregon researchers get back to the work they were doing for our communities.”
December 30, 2025 at 11:53 PM
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Big news: Last week, a federal judge ruled in our favor and blocked new, illegal terms on FEMA grants – which means states can use the money for emergency management and homeland security to keep our communities safe, as it was intended.

Read more & why it matters. #orpol
AG Rayfield protects emergency & homeland security funding, helping keep Oregon communities safe “These grants support the people Oregonians count on when something goes wrong – firefighters, emergency managers, first responders, and law enforcement already out there doing work. Putting unlawful conditions on that funding puts a real strain on systems that are supposed to be there at a moment’s notice. This order keeps Oregonians safe and makes sure the people who protect our communities have the support they need to do their jobs.” Federal judge blocks Trump administration from adding illegal terms to FEMA grants, protecting emergency funding for states. The Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) and Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) fund the backbone of Oregon’s emergency management system, as well as critical safety work like terrorism prevention training and emergency response exercises. Without this funding, the Oregon Dept. of Emergency Management estimates that 2/3 of Oregon’s counties could lose significant capacity to perform basic emergency management functions.
December 30, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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Gift cards are safe — but gift card scams work because they create urgency and fear. These scams can happen to anyone.

Learn how to spot red flags and protect your money.

If you or someone you know has been targeted, we're here to help: oregonconsumer.gov

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Gift card fraud often involves scammers pretending to be from trusted organizations, and pressuring people to purchase gift cards and share the codes. Remember: Government agencies and reputable companies will never demand payment via gift cards. Requests for immediate action or secrecy are red flags. Tips to avoid gift card fraud: check packaging seals, verify PIN coverage, use official sites for balance checks, and never pay debts or prizes with gift cards.
December 29, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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Gift cards are meant to be a simple way to celebrate the holidays – not a way for scammers to steal from people.

We’re collaborating with a bipartisan group of 14 attorneys general and the Gift Card Fraud Prevention Alliance to protect consumers from the growing threat of gift card scams.
December 29, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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The Economic Justice Section at the Oregon DOJ is fighting for working families, seniors, and consumers every day. We’ve secured over $77 million in settlements for Oregon in 2025 – and our consumer complaint program has gotten over $1.4 million back to Oregon consumers.
December 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Big news – we won our lawsuit protecting mental health programs in schools.

In the wake of deadly school shootings, Congress allocated $1 billion to bring mental health professionals to schools. This win means the U.S. Dept. of Education cannot unlawfully cancel these grants.
AG Rayfield wins lawsuit protecting mental health programs in schools “This ruling protects critical support in Oregon schools. These grants put trained mental health professionals in schools to help kids get through trauma, grief, and crisis. They’ve been changing kids’ lives. Cutting the funding without following the law would have hurt students when they needed help the most.”
December 26, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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When the president tried to unlawfully deploy the National Guard to Portland, our team responded within hours — and successfully kept the National Guard off our streets.

We’ll continue to fight for Oregon’s laws and sovereignty every day. #orpol

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Here are The Oregonian/OregonLive’s 10 most read news stories of 2025
When it comes to the top news stories of the year, one subject ruled them all.
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December 26, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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Hearing from you helps us make sure that we’re serving Oregonians as effectively and efficiently as we can. We received over 31,000 calls, emails, and letters from people across Oregon and beyond this year. Scroll through to see the top themes. We look forward to hearing from you more in 2026!
December 26, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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In a win this week, a judge ruled that the Coast Guard rescue helicopter in Newport must stay where it is.

We’ll continue to protect Oregon communities from decisions that create deadly consequences.
AG Rayfield secures court order keeping Newport rescue helicopter in place “This court decision isn’t just about a helicopter – it’s about ensuring swift rescue for fishermen, coastal residents, and anyone in danger along Oregon’s rugged shoreline. Relocating the helicopter would have increased response times and put lives at risk. This preserves a critical public safety tool while the case moves forward, and it reflects our commitment to protecting Oregon communities from decisions that create deadly consequences.” This week, a judge ruled in our favor in our lawsuit to keep the Coast Guard rescue helicopter in Newport, issuing a preliminary injunction requiring the federal government to keep the helicopter where it is. This is a win for safety in Newport and the surrounding coastal community.
December 24, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Politicians have no business being in your doctor's office. That's why we’re leading a new lawsuit – filed today – to make sure healthcare decisions stay with families and their healthcare providers, and not the government. #orpol
December 24, 2025 at 6:23 AM
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BREAKING NEWS: We’re leading a lawsuit challenging federal attacks on gender-affirming care. Healthcare decisions belong with families & providers, not the government – and the government can't simply use a “declaration” to circumvent basic legal requirements for policy changes. #orpol #breakingnews
AG Rayfield leads lawsuit challenging federal attack on gender-affirming care “By targeting Oregon providers, HHS is putting care at risk and forcing families to choose between their personal health care choices and their doctor’s ability to practice. Healthcare decisions belong with families and their healthcare providers, not the government.” AG Rayfield is leading a coalition of states in suing to ensure HHS cannot simply use a “declaration” to circumvent basic legal requirements for policy changes. The coalition argues that HHS is taking this unlawful action to intimidate providers, and that it will create fear and uncertainty for transgender youth and their families - and reduce access to care, worsen provider shortages, and harm Medicaid patients far beyond those seeking gender-affirming care. In Oregon, gender-affirming care is protected under HB 2002, passed in 2023, which requires health insurance to cover medically necessary treatments, protects both patients and providers from out-of-state legal challenges, and ensures coverage for procedures including surgeries, hormone therapy, and revisions to prior treatments. This law makes clear that Oregon is a place where families can make their own health care decisions, and the state will defend their right to do so.
December 24, 2025 at 3:37 AM
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Today, the United States Supreme Court denied the federal government’s request to stay a lower court ruling blocking the Trump Administration’s unlawful federalization of the Illinois National Guard.

Read our statement. #orpol #nationalguard
“Today’s decision is an important reminder that the rule of law still matters — even when it’s inconvenient for those in power. The Supreme Court made it clear that a president cannot federalize the National Guard by misusing statutes meant for truly extraordinary circumstances. In Oregon, we’ve been clear from the start: the federal government does not get to invent emergencies to justify overreach. Our Guard exists to serve people, under the lawful authority of our state, not as a political tool. Today’s ruling reinforces a basic principle — no one, including a president, is above the law.”
December 23, 2025 at 11:13 PM