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Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield

@agdanrayfield.bsky.social

Oregon’s Attorney General. Fighting for working families, keeping communities safe, and defending Oregon’s values every day.

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Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield @agdanrayfield.bsky.social · 2d ago

BIG NEWS: We filed a new lawsuit today to protect Oregonians’ personal data. The Trump administration cannot weaponize emergency assistance programs and use personal data to further partisan political agendas.

AG Rayfield sues to protect the personal data of Oregonians receiving temporary assistance

Today, AG Rayfield sued to stop a new policy that would give federal officials access to the private records of millions of people who rely on assistance for low-income families. The federal government is claiming sweeping new authority to oversee state Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) programs, and to share TANF recipient data. Oregon receives approximately $165 million annually in TANF funding and helps approximately 100,000 Oregon residents monthly.

“Families turn to these programs because they’re doing everything they can to keep a roof over their heads and food on the table—these programs are a literal lifeline for struggling parents and their kids. But the Trump Administration is trying to weaponize these emergency assistance programs, taking families’ private, personal data and using it to advance a partisan political agenda that is tearing communities apart.”

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield @agdanrayfield.bsky.social · 2d ago

Today, we filed our THIRD lawsuit challenging Trump’s illegal tariffs. These tariffs are raising costs for working families across Oregon and America. #orpol

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield @agdanrayfield.bsky.social · 2d ago

BREAKING NEWS: Today, we’re filing our THIRD lawsuit against Trump’s illegal tariffs. Once again, the president is raising costs on everyday goods for Oregon families and small businesses, and once again, we’re leading a multistate coalition stepping up to stop him. #orpol

AG Rayfield sues to stop Trump’s latest illegal tariffs

Today, AG Rayfield filed a third lawsuit against Trump’s attempts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. AG Rayfield is leading a multi-state coalition in challenging the Administration's recent decision to increase tariffs on 86 countries that together account for 99.4% of all U.S. imports – costs that will be passed along to Oregon families already struggling to pay for everyday household goods.

“Despite losing every step of the way, Trump is trying yet again to inflict more chaos on working families and homegrown Oregon businesses. We’re all paying the price for these unlawful tariffs, not foreign governments. Just as many families are back to school shopping, these tariffs are driving up costs for necessities like clothing and electronics.”

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield @agdanrayfield.bsky.social · 4d ago

When “forever chemicals” are allowed in our drinking water, it makes our communities less safe. The EPA wants to roll back Safe Drinking Water Act safeguards – and we’re taking action to stop them.

AG Rayfield supports limits on “forever chemicals” in drinking water

What happened: The EPA wants to roll back regulations that limit the amount of four PFAS (“forever chemicals”) variants in drinking water under the Safe Drinking Water Act. We are working with a multistate coalition to oppose these rollbacks. We will work every day to keep our communities safe – and make sure Oregon communities have clean water to drink.

“Oregonians deserve to know that the water coming out of their tap is safe to drink. These regulations exist because forever chemicals cause real harm, and rolling back the limits doesn’t make that harm go away, it just leaves families exposed to more danger every time they turn on their faucet.”

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield @agdanrayfield.bsky.social · 5d ago

Last week, we announced that Paramount and Warner Bros. are not moving forward with their $110 billion merger for now – which is a win not only for Oregon’s film industry in Oregon, but for anyone who likes watching TV or going to the movies.

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield @agdanrayfield.bsky.social · 5d ago

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Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield @agdanrayfield.bsky.social · 6d ago

BIG NEWS: Today, we announced new Medicaid fraud charges: 6 defendants in 4 separate cases involving patient neglect, false billing, and fraud.

Oregon DOJ announces new Medicaid fraud charges, including theft of benefits
and patient neglect

Today, AG Rayfield announced that the Oregon DOJ Medicaid Fraud Control Unit has charged 6 defendants in 4 separate cases of Medicaid fraud. The charges include the alleged theft of public benefits from elderly and disabled Oregonians, false billing to the state Medicaid program, and patient neglect. The cases were referred by adult protective services workers, county investigators and community providers across the state, and one arrest was made yesterday by the Salem Police Felony Crimes Unit.

“Hundreds of thousands of Oregonians get care through Medicaid, and we should all be proud of how well the program is serving our communities. When someone exploits that trust to steal from the Medicaid program or food assistance from a person who can’t easily fight back, that’s not just fraud, it’s a betrayal of some of the most vulnerable people in our state, especially when that betrayal includes abuse and neglect.”

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield @agdanrayfield.bsky.social · last wk.

The federal government is trying to make machine guns, explosives, and other firearms more available and easier to transport and sell – even to people not legally allowed to have them. This would make our communities less safe. That’s why we’re taking action.

We are opposing several actions by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) that would make our communities less safe. They are proposing a new rule that would make it easier to transport machine guns, explosives, and other weapons across state lines. They are also trying to change a form used when firearms are sold or transferred – changes that would make it easier for people to get firearms, even if they’re not legally entitled to possess them. We are opposing both.

“These rule changes would make it easier for dangerous weapons to move across state lines and into the wrong hands. Oregonians deserve to feel safe in their communities, not living in fear of dangerous weapons in their neighborhoods.”

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield @agdanrayfield.bsky.social · last wk.

We’re here to help Oregonians – including those who have been treated unfairly by a business or targeted by a scam. So far this year, we’ve helped Oregonians recover more than $1,170,965. If you think you've been the victim of a scam, reach out: OregonConsumer.gov or 877-877-9392.

Our Consumer Complaint Program has helped Oregonians recover more than $1.17 million so far in 2026

if you believe you've been treated unfairly by a business or have been the target of a scam:

File a complaint at OregonConsumer.gov

Call the Consumer Hotline at 877-877-9392

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield @agdanrayfield.bsky.social · last wk.

Access to mifepristone by mail is safe, supported by medical guidance, and makes important healthcare more accessible. That’s why we’re taking action to protect it.

AG Rayfield supports continued access to mifepristone by mail

AG Rayfield and a multistate coalition are working to make sure patients can access safe, effective medication through telehealth. Louisiana has asked an appeals court to require mifepristone to
be distributed in person – and our coalition is urging the court to
make sure patients who need it
can still access it by mail.

“Mifepristone is safe, it’s effective, and doctors have relied on it for decades. Oregonians and patients across the country shouldn’t have to jump through extra hoops or travel long distances to
get care their doctor
has already prescribed.”

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield @agdanrayfield.bsky.social · 2w ago

Did you know we have a Federal Litigation Tracker on our website? It includes the latest information about all our cases protecting Oregonians from federal overreach – including tariffs, education funding, environmental protections, and more. Check it out: https://ow.ly/gCeY50ZsqHc

Did you know? Oregon DOJ has a Federal Litigation Tracker where you can track all our cases protecting Oregonians from federal overreach.

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield @agdanrayfield.bsky.social · 2w ago

BIG NEWS: Paramount and Warner Bros will not move forward with their merger — for now. Our coalition recently sued to block the merger, and the two media giants have agreed to stay separate until the court makes its final decision, or June 1, 2027, whichever comes first.

Paramount and Warner Bros agree to delay merger pending trial

What happened: Today, AG Rayfield announced that Paramount and Warner Bros. have agreed to hold off on combining their operations until the courts have ruled on the two lawsuits challenging the merger — one from our multistate coalition, and one from the Writers Guild of America. A judge previously issued a temporary order blocking the merger. Both sides have now agreed to stay separate until the lawsuits are decided, or until June 1, 2027 – whichever comes first.

This is a win for consumers, workers, and fair competition," said Attorney General Rayfield. "Oregonians are the ones who pay the price when these media mergers go unchecked – through higher costs, fewer choices, and less competition. That’s exactly what these protections are designed to prevent while our case moves forward.”

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield @agdanrayfield.bsky.social · 2w ago

Poor air quality is a public health challenge, and it’s impacting too many of our communities. That’s why we’re urging the EPA to not delay implementing federal standards for cars, trucks, and other vehicles, and to stick to the current timeline.

AG Rayfield urges EPA to implement federal motor vehicle standards on schedule

“Oregonians deserve air that’s safe to breathe. Federal vehicle standards exist for that reason, and the EPA needs to follow through on what the law requires. We’re not going to let them delay and pump more pollution into our communities.”

What happened: The Trump administration’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is trying to delay the implementation timeline for federal motor vehicle standards – and we are opposing this action. These standards are critical for keeping communities safe because they regulate vehicle emissions like fine particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and organic gases. The proposed delay goes against the Clean Air Act and will harm our communities.

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield @agdanrayfield.bsky.social · 2w ago

Today, we filed our 70th lawsuit against the Trump administration. We’re consistently winning in court – with judges appointed by both Republicans and Democrats – and have protected $6.9 billion for Oregon. #orpol

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield @agdanrayfield.bsky.social · 2w ago

BIG NEWS: We just filed a lawsuit to stop the Department of Homeland Security from holding hostage billions of dollars in counterterrorism funding.

AG Rayfield sues Trump administration for blocking counterterrorism funding

What happened: Today, AG Rayfield and a multistate coalition sued to stop the Trump administration from holding hostage billions of dollars in funding for counterterrorism. The Dept. of Homeland Security is trying to force states to change election laws or help with immigration enforcement in order to receive this funding - which is meant for emergencies like natural disasters, terrorism, or cyberattacks. Our coalition has already won two similar lawsuits, and we are going to court again.

“The Trump Administration is playing politics with people’s lives and with the safety of our communities. Oregonians know firsthand what it takes to recover from wildfires, floods, and ice storms – we don’t need the federal government using natural disasters or terrorist threats to score political points.”

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield @agdanrayfield.bsky.social · 2w ago

We hear from Oregonians every day about the importance of protecting our environment and standing up to federal actions that threaten clean air & water. We’ve had some big environmental wins recently, and there’s lots more work to do to keep our communities safe. #orpol

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield @agdanrayfield.bsky.social · 2w ago

The merger of Nexstar (which owns KOIN) and Tegna (which owns KGW) could mean higher costs and fewer choices. A few months ago, we got a court order pausing the merger – and today, we’re asking the court to clarify that Nexstar & Tegna must operate independently while the lawsuit continues.

Photo of AG Rayfield with the quote: "Given what the proposed Nexstar/Tegna merger would mean for the local media markets, Oregonians deserve transparency and accountability.”

Months after winning a key victory pausing the Nexstar/Tegna merger, our coalition has asked a court to step in again, arguing that Nexstar and Tegna appear to be ignoring a key part of the court order. The coalition is asking the court to clarify that current and recent Nexstar personnel may not sit on Tegna's Board of Directors - because this would allow Nexstar to improperly control Tegna, in violation of the court order that the companies operate independently while the lawsuit proceeds.

"We stepped in to stop this merger because it would mean higher costs and fewer choices for Oregon consumers. Given what this proposed deal would mean for the local media markets, Oregonians deserve transparency and accountability. Nexstar and Tegna need to follow the court order—it’s not a suggestion.”

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield @agdanrayfield.bsky.social · 2w ago

ICYMI: Oregon will receive $576K in 23andMe data breach settlement. Read more: https://www.centraloregondaily.com/news/consumer/oregon-to-collect-576k-from-23andme-in-data-breach-settlement/article_af41002f-2f8c-5ca4-b0c8-c33968a5a355.html

Oregon to collect $576K from 23andMe in data breach settlement

Oregon is one of 41 states settling with 23andMe over a 2023 data breach that exposed the DNA data, ancestry reports and personal information of 6.9 million customers. The state will receive $576,707.

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Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield @agdanrayfield.bsky.social · 2w ago

We recently took legal action to protect onshore wind energy projects. Oregonians are counting on these wind projects for good paying jobs and cleaner energy – and we’re fighting to keep Oregonians’ energy priorities moving forward. Learn more: https://ow.ly/8wBx50ZqPTc

Oregon AG intervenes to protect onshore wind energy projects

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield is fighting back against a Pentagon freeze that’s blocking wind energy projects nationwide, including here in Oregon.

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Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield @agdanrayfield.bsky.social · 2w ago

BIG NEWS: We just sued the EPA for trying to delay the phase-out of dangerous greenhouse gases – gases found in refrigeration and air conditioning equipment, that contribute to climate change.

AG Rayfield sues Trump administration for delaying the phase-out of powerful greenhouse gases

Today, AG Rayfield and a multistate coalition sued the Environmental Protection Agency over a new rule that delays the phase-out of a group of powerful greenhouse gases in refrigeration and air conditioning equipment. The gases, hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), can trap thousands of times more heat than carbon dioxide and are one of the fastest-growing sources of climate pollution in the world.

“Oregonians are already living with hotter summers and more wildfire smoke, and the federal administration’s actions will make this crisis even worse. The science is clear – these chemicals are heating up our planet and poisoning our communities. We must take action now.”

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield @agdanrayfield.bsky.social · 2w ago

“Despite the federal regulators rubber-stamping this bad deal, ⁠we're stepping up to protect families, small businesses, and Oregon's film industry.” Read more: https://finance.yahoo.com/media-advertising/articles/california-led-states-sue-block-174031448.html?guccounter=1

California-led states sue to block Paramount’s $110 billion Warner Bros Discovery deal

By Jody Godoy and Dawn Chmielewski NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES, July 13 (Reuters) - California and 11 states sued to block Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros.

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Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield @agdanrayfield.bsky.social · 2w ago

We are supporting a legal effort by the United Farm Workers to protect wages for farmworkers. The US Department of Labor is trying to lower wages and protections – like housing cost deductions – which will harm vulnerable Oregonians who are doing the hard work to put food on our tables.

AG Rayfield supports critical protections for farmworker safety and wages

We are supporting a lawsuit by the United Farm Workers to prevent lower wages for farmworkers. The US Dept. of Labor is trying to lower worker pay and eliminate longstanding protections like fair wages, equal treatment, and housing and safe transportation. This action is cruel and will harm vulnerable populations in Oregon and beyond.

“Oregon farm workers put food on tables across this country, often in tough conditions and for low pay. The federal government wants to make that worse. We’re fighting to make sure these workers have the protections they deserve.”

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield @agdanrayfield.bsky.social · 2w ago

We just got yet another win in court to help keep Oregon communities safe: a federal judge ordered the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to move forward with life-saving air pollution protections for soot. We’ll keep fighting so every Oregonian has clean air to breathe and clean water to drink.

AG Rayfield secures court order requiring implementation of life-saving soot standards

“Too many of our neighbors are forced to breathe air that is harming their health, leading to serious illness, asthma, lost work, and even death. The federal government needs to do its job to make sure that everyone has clean air to breathe.”

AG Rayfield and a multistate coalition have secured a court order requiring the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to move forward with life-saving air pollution protections it had been delaying. A federal court sided with the coalition in our lawsuit, rejecting the EPA’s attempt to put the case on hold and requiring the agency to implement updated clean air standards for soot.

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield @agdanrayfield.bsky.social · 2w ago

BREAKING NEWS: We just won a court order temporarily blocking the merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. This $110 billion proposed merger would increase costs and decrease options for working families, and harm the small businesses and workers in Oregon’s film and TV industry.

AG Rayfield secures court order temporarily blocking Warner Bros. / Paramount merger

Today, a federal judge sided with AG Rayfield and our multistate coalition and granted a temporary restraining order blocking Paramount’s proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Last week, we filed a lawsuit challenging the unlawful merger, which is expected to result in higher prices, lower content quality, and fewer movies and TV shows.

“This proposed merger could mean real harm for Oregonians—for working families who will see higher costs and fewer options, for the small businesses and workers in our film and TV industry, and for our local movie theaters. Pausing this merger now will keep irreversible harm from happening.”

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield @agdanrayfield.bsky.social · 2w ago

Great to be part of the Portland Pride Parade today! Thanks to all the organizers who made it happen. We'll keep fighting for equal rights for all Oregonians at the Oregon DOJ.

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield @agdanrayfield.bsky.social · 2w ago

When we work together, we can be more effective in preventing crime in Oregon communities. We launched SPIRE in Washington Co. to make our neighborhoods safer and deliver real accountability to people causing harm – and it’s working. Read more: https://ow.ly/PUMH50Zp4qp

Washington County Massage Businesses Searched, Face Prostitution Charges - KXL

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ore.– After months of investigation and surveillance, police announce they’ve shut down illegal massage businesses...

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Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield @agdanrayfield.bsky.social · 2w ago

ICYMI: We recently shut down several illicit massage businesses in Washington County as part of a multi-agency investigation tackling organized crime. Read more: https://ow.ly/qOvP50Zp4pc

Sherwood, Tigard massage businesses raided in human trafficking investigation; 3 arrested

A multi-agency operation shut down illicit massage businesses in Sherwood and Tigard Thursday, with three arrests and evidence of prostitution seized.

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Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield @agdanrayfield.bsky.social · 3w ago

We are urging the Trump administration to stop a new, burdensome information collection requirement for federal contractors. Federal contractors provide critical public services, and this could put those services at risk.

AG Rayfield urges Trump administration to stop burdensome, confusing information collection

“In Oregon, federal contractors keep our roads built, our veterans served, and our communities running. Instead of burying them in paperwork that has nothing to do with getting the job done, we should be letting them focus on the work Oregonians actually depend on.”

What happened: AG Rayfield and a multistate coalition are urging the Trump administration to withdraw a proposed request that would make federal contractors collect and report a burdensome amount of information – under the guise of purging “diversity, equity, and inclusion”. However, this would create an unnecessary and confusing burden for federal contractors who provide critical public services. It also violates the Paperwork Reduction Act.

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield @agdanrayfield.bsky.social · 3w ago

BREAKING NEWS: We just got a court ruling protecting billions in federal dollars meant for fighting violent crime, finding life-saving medical research, educating kids, and more. #orpol #breakingnews

Attorney General Rayfield Wins Ruling Protecting Billions in Critical Federal Funding

“Behind these grants are food banks stocking their shelves, clean water systems serving communities, and researchers working on cures to save lives,” said Attorney General Rayfield. “For the Trump Administration to pull this funding, purely because of partisan politics, was an exercise in cruelty. The court made the right decision, and I’m thrilled that we’ll be protecting these programs.”

Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced a key district court ruling today – declaring that the Trump Administration broke the law when it terminated billions of dollars in future federal grants that Congress had already set aside for states. The cuts would hit programs across the country that fight violent crime, fund lifesaving medical research, educate kids, protect clean drinking water, and help families put food on the table.

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield @agdanrayfield.bsky.social · 3w ago

Today, our coalition is in court making the case for why the Paramount/Warner Bros. merger should not be allowed to continue. This mega-merger would combine two of the country’s biggest film & television studios – and it would raise costs and decrease choices for Oregonians.