@danrayfield.bsky.social
Oregon Attorney General defending the rights of Oregonians. Dad. Husband. Dog owner. Peanut butter sandwich enthusiast. Former Speaker of the Oregon House. Official account @ordoj.bsky.social
My dad was a colonel in the Air Force Reserve, and I’ve seen his service, dedication, and leadership throughout my life.
This Veterans Day, I’m grateful for my dad and the lessons he taught me — and for all those who serve our country in uniform.
We just got a huge win for Oregonians - and a check on the president's power: we received a ruling preventing the president from deploying the National Guard on the streets of our cities.
No one - not even the president - is above the law.
BREAKING NEWS: We just secured a final court order blocking National Guard deployment!
Today's ruling is a huge victory for Oregon. The courts are holding this administration accountable to the truth and the rule of law.
Trump is saying other countries will pay for his tariffs, but HIS OWN LAWYERS are telling the Supreme Court the opposite.
According to White House lawyers, American families will front 30-80% of these costs. Ridiculous and reckless. @agdanrayfield.bsky.social
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court heard Dem AGs’ arguments about Trump’s harmful tariffs and the illegal way he has gone about imposing them.
@azagmayes.bsky.social @agdanrayfield.bsky.social @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov
We just presented our case at the U.S. Supreme Court — these tariffs are an illegal abuse of emergency power that’s harming working families across our country.
Oregon Solicitor General Ben Gutman joins to talk about how it went.
It’s Election Day, Oregon! Remember to turn in your ballot by 8pm.
More info at oregonvotes.gov
We’re going to the Supreme Court this week!
Oregon is leading the multistate lawsuit challenging the president’s illegal tariffs. We’ll be presenting our case in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in DC on Wednesday.
Here's the latest on our lawsuit preventing the president from deploying the National Guard to Oregon.
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Happy Halloween! If a black cat crosses your path today, I hope it’s as cute as Cuddles. 🐈⬛
01.11.2025 01:13 — 👍 20 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0Hope to see you there!
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BREAKING NEWS: We’re suing the Trump administration for illegally suspending SNAP benefits.
Approximately 1 in 6 Oregonians receive SNAP benefits, including more than 214,000 children and 130,000 older adults.
Ever wondered how to explain tariffs to Gen Z? I recently laid it out for Gov. Beshear (and his teenagers) — just in time for Oregon to take our tariffs case to the Supreme Court on November 5.
What topic should we translate next?!
LAWSUIT UPDATE RE: NATIONAL GUARD IN PORTLAND: The Ninth Circuit just paused the three-judge panel’s order on our first TRO until Tuesday so they can complete their en banc vote, deciding whether the full court will hear the case. This means for now, both our TROs preventing National Guard deployment remain in effect.
What's next: Today’s Ninth Circuit’s administrative stay will last until 5pm on Tuesday 10/28. This will maintain the status quo—preventing deployment of National Guard troops in Oregon—while the court votes whether to rehear the case en banc. Given this development, we expect the second TRO will remain in place as well. Our team is working around the clock preparing for the trial in the district court on the merits of this case. The trial will begin on Wednesday 10/29.
“This decision gives the court time to fully consider the serious constitutional questions at stake. It also ensures there won’t be a federal deployment while that process plays out—an important step in protecting Oregonians’ rights and keeping our communities peaceful.”
LAWSUIT UPDATE RE: NATIONAL GUARD IN PORTLAND: The Ninth Circuit just paused the three-judge panel’s order on our first TRO until Tuesday so they can complete their en banc vote.
This means for now, both our TROs preventing National Guard deployment remain in effect.
LAWSUIT UPDATE RE: NATIONAL GUARD IN PORTLAND: The district court in Oregon just scheduled a hearing on Friday on the government’s motion to dissolve our second TRO, which currently prevents any Guard deployments in Oregon. Meanwhile, we will be filing a brief in the Ninth Circuit later today urging the court to hold an en banc hearing on the motion to stay our first TRO. This means that, for now, National Guard troops still cannot be deployed in Oregon.
What's next: Ninth Circuit: Today, we’re submitting our brief to the Ninth Circuit urging them to vote to grant en banc review and vacate Monday’s stay ruling (which paused our first TRO that had prohibited deployment of the Oregon Guard). Timing on next steps is determined by the court and unknown to us at this time. District court: On Friday, we’ll argue that the district court should not dissolve our second TRO (which currently prevents any state’s Guard from being deployed to Oregon) while we wait to see if the Ninth Circuit will take our case en banc.
LAWSUIT UPDATE RE: NATIONAL GUARD IN PORTLAND: The district court in Oregon just scheduled a hearing on Friday on the government’s motion to dissolve our second TRO, which currently prevents any Guard deployments in Oregon.
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"AG Dan Rayfield supports Planned Parenthood in fight against unlawful defunding" Over a background with person holding a sign that says "My body, my choice, my future: safe abortions save lives."
What happened: The so-called Defund Provision of the Big Beautiful Bill Act blocks federal Medicaid funding for essential medical services like cancer screenings, birth control, STI testing, and wellness exams provided at “prohibited entities.” The criteria for a “prohibited entity” were crafted so it applies almost exclusively to Planned Parenthood. The provision threatens at least 200 Planned Parenthood health centers nationwide, affecting healthcare for more than 1.1 million people. Oregon and a coalition of 23 states sued in July, and the case is currently pending. Planned Parenthood filed a parallel challenge, and Oregon and other states have filed an amicus brief in support.
Why it matters in Oregon: According to Planned Parenthood Action Oregon, Planned Parenthood health centers in Oregon provide care through more than 100,000 patient visits each year - nearly 70% of which are for patients covered by Medicaid. Without access to Planned Parenthood, thousands of Oregonians will have nowhere to go for life-saving health care.
We are standing with Planned Parenthood in the legal fight against unlawful defunding.
In Oregon, Planned Parenthood health centers provide care through more than 100,000 patient visits each year - nearly 70% of which are for patients covered by Medicaid.
We will urge the *full* Ninth Circuit to vacate today’s decision by a three-judge panel, before illegal Guard deployments can occur. A Ninth Circuit judge has already called for a vote on whether the case should be heard by the full court. Our team will file a brief encouraging the court to do so.
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Today across our state, Oregonians are standing up for our shared values of freedom and justice for all.
Be peaceful, be vocal, and get creative with those signs!
Find a march near you: www.nokings.org#map
#NoKings
You may not have heard about our tariffs case in awhile - but we’re heading to the Supreme Court next month!
Get caught up on everything that’s happened so far.
Go to law school, they said. You’ll have job security, they said. I never expected to use my law degree to file so many lawsuits against the president… but you’ve gotta follow the law, whoever you are.
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LAWSUIT UPDATE RE: NATIONAL GUARD IN PORTLAND: District court just extended both TROs and confirmed that an expedited trial on the merits will start on 10/29.
Ninth Circuit has not yet ruled on the first TRO stay motion.
Read more about what happened & what's next.
Vote for Oregon’s own Lebanon High School! www.t-mobile.com/brand/friday...
15.10.2025 19:49 — 👍 6 🔁 3 💬 1 📌 0
I was truly touched to receive a declaration of support from the Democratic Party of Washington Co. When I ran for AG, I never expected to sue the president so many times… yet we have to uphold the Constitution, and we have to uphold Oregon‘s laws and values. Grateful for the statement of support.
15.10.2025 17:37 — 👍 17 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0We are seeing the dangerous weaponization of our criminal justice system — from Comey to AG James in NY.
We have a president who leads through fear. But we need to bring people together. I’m grateful to the local organizers across our state who are doing this important work.
We have far more in common than many politicians would have us believe.
Thank you to those doing the important work in Washington County!
Great to be with the Washington County Democrats at their Neuberger Dinner last night!
As Democrats, we must not solely be defined by what we reject — we must build a lasting identity around our shared vision of what we offer.
President Trump continued to describe Portland as a city on fire on Friday — even as we enjoyed fall rain, and the lone demonstrator at the city’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement building was dressed as a pink Care Bear.
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Did you know the Oregon Department of Justice has protected $4.4 BILLION in federal funds coming to Oregon this year?
See the details and learn more in our "Federal Money Safeguarded for Oregon" tracker: www.doj.state.or.us/oregon-depar....
Hey @jimmykimmellive.bsky.social — the only thing hellish in Portland is afternoon meetings without a second cup of coffee. Luckily, we’ve got that covered too… so there’s *really* nothing for the president to worry about.
#ShowMeYourHellhole #Portland #Oregon
It's been a busy nine months since being sworn in as Oregon's 18th Attorney General!
Our team is fighting every day for Oregon priorities: keeping our communities safe, protecting seniors, kids, and working families, and upholding Oregon laws & values.
Here are just a few of our accomplishments: 🧵
