/tags/oregon-attorney-general Oregon attorney general en-US Copyright Sun, 26 Jan 2025 16:27:30 GMT /politics-government/2025-01-26/oregons-attorney-general-shares-his-concerns-on-the-impact-trumps-policies-could-have-on-the-state OPB's Dave Miller spoke with Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield about the new administration’s crackdown on immigration, and what impacts the policies could have on the state. Sun, 26 Jan 2025 16:27:30 GMT /politics-government/2025-01-26/oregons-attorney-general-shares-his-concerns-on-the-impact-trumps-policies-could-have-on-the-state OPB Staff /law-and-justice/2025-01-19/oregon-joins-other-states-in-two-gun-rights-cases-in-texas Attorney General Dan Rayfield has joined other states in Texas gun rights cases in support of Biden administration rules requiring background checks and banning conversion devices that turn handguns into rapid-fire weapons. Sun, 19 Jan 2025 15:14:45 GMT /law-and-justice/2025-01-19/oregon-joins-other-states-in-two-gun-rights-cases-in-texas Lynne Terry /politics-government/2025-01-17/with-trumps-inauguration-looming-oregon-democrats-strategize-response Attorney General Dan Rayfield is joining lawsuits to protect Biden administration rules, but most state leaders say they don’t want to respond to everything Trump says or does. Sat, 18 Jan 2025 00:53:30 GMT /politics-government/2025-01-17/with-trumps-inauguration-looming-oregon-democrats-strategize-response Julia Shumway /politics-government/2025-01-04/new-oregon-attorney-general-dan-rayfield-takes-office-early The Democratic attorney from Corvallis replaces retiring Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum. Sat, 04 Jan 2025 16:09:07 GMT /politics-government/2025-01-04/new-oregon-attorney-general-dan-rayfield-takes-office-early Julia Shumway /politics-government/2024-11-19/democratic-attorneys-general-prep-for-role-as-last-line-of-defense-in-trump-era Incoming Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield says he can learn from the past experiences of Democratic attorneys general, including Ellen Rosenblum, who successfully fought Trump policies in court. Tue, 19 Nov 2024 13:36:56 GMT /politics-government/2024-11-19/democratic-attorneys-general-prep-for-role-as-last-line-of-defense-in-trump-era Ben Botkin /politics-government/2024-11-16/while-democrats-around-the-country-pledge-to-resist-trump-oregon-leaders-have-been-quiet Gov. Tina Kotek and other top Democrats have been more reserved than their counterparts in many other blue states. Republicans say that’s a good thing. Sat, 16 Nov 2024 15:28:39 GMT /politics-government/2024-11-16/while-democrats-around-the-country-pledge-to-resist-trump-oregon-leaders-have-been-quiet Dirk VanderHart, Lauren Dake /elections/2024-11-05/democrat-dan-rayfield-leading-in-race-for-oregon-attorney-general Oregon’s attorney general oversees the state’s Department of Justice, which is responsible for defending state agencies and laws in court. Wed, 06 Nov 2024 05:50:33 GMT /elections/2024-11-05/democrat-dan-rayfield-leading-in-race-for-oregon-attorney-general Conrad Wilson /politics-government/2024-10-01/oregon-attorney-general-race-offers-republicans-a-chance-at-statewide-victory The race pits Republican Will Lathrop, an experienced prosecutor pushing a public safety message, against former Speaker of the House Dan Rayfield, a Democrat. Tue, 01 Oct 2024 13:41:49 GMT /politics-government/2024-10-01/oregon-attorney-general-race-offers-republicans-a-chance-at-statewide-victory Conrad Wilson /politics-government/2024-09-15/oregon-ag-candidate-led-nonprofit-faulted-for-helping-african-police-snatch-children-from-families Will Lathrop, the Republican nominee for attorney general, frequently refers to his work with the International Justice Mission. Sun, 15 Sep 2024 15:12:33 GMT /politics-government/2024-09-15/oregon-ag-candidate-led-nonprofit-faulted-for-helping-african-police-snatch-children-from-families Julia Shumway /politics-government/2024-08-28/out-of-state-law-firms-are-giving-big-to-one-oregon-attorney-general-candidate Lawyers that vie for business from the State of Oregon have become a mainstay in races for attorney general and treasurer. This year is no different. Wed, 28 Aug 2024 13:55:20 GMT /politics-government/2024-08-28/out-of-state-law-firms-are-giving-big-to-one-oregon-attorney-general-candidate Dirk VanderHart