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Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield @agdanrayfield.bsky.social · 21h

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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Dan Rayfield @danrayfield.bsky.social · 3d

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

No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

www.nokings.org

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

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.

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Dan Rayfield @danrayfield.bsky.social · 4d

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

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.

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Dan Rayfield @danrayfield.bsky.social · 6d

Vote for Oregon’s own Lebanon High School! www.t-mobile.com/brand/friday...

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Dan Rayfield @danrayfield.bsky.social · 6d

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.

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Dan Rayfield @danrayfield.bsky.social · 8d

We 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.

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Dan Rayfield @danrayfield.bsky.social · 9d

We have far more in common than many politicians would have us believe.

Thank you to those doing the important work in Washington County!

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Dan Rayfield @danrayfield.bsky.social · 9d

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.

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Dan Rayfield @danrayfield.bsky.social · 10d

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.

www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...

Update from Anna Griffin

www.nytimes.com

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Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield @agdanrayfield.bsky.social · 10d

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....

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Dan Rayfield @danrayfield.bsky.social · 10d

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

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Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield @agdanrayfield.bsky.social · 12d

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: 🧵

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Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield @agdanrayfield.bsky.social · 12d

The president must follow the Constitution. If he wants to push the boundaries, we’ll hold the line in court.

This is America. The U.S. military has no place in our streets.

Portland is peaceful. There is no reason to deploy National Guard here.

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Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield @agdanrayfield.bsky.social · 13d

LAWSUIT UPDATE RE: NATIONAL GUARD IN PORTLAND: The Ninth Circuit just granted an administrative stay preserving the status quo: the Oregon National Guard remains federalized but the president cannot deploy them.

We'll share more updates as we have them.

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Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield @agdanrayfield.bsky.social · 13d

We recently convened a roundtable to discuss how state AGs are working together to combat the challenges facing consumers & workers.

@atg.wa.gov @dcattorneygeneral.bsky.social @ilattygeneral.bsky.social @newjerseyoag.bsky.social @ag.state.mn.us @oregonaflcio.bsky.social @ucbconsumerlaw.bsky.social

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Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield @agdanrayfield.bsky.social · 14d

LAWSUIT UPDATE RE: NATIONAL GUARD IN PORTLAND: The next hearing in our National Guard lawsuit will be Thursday morning in the Ninth Circuit.

At this point, both of our Temporary Restraining Orders (TROs) continue to be in effect.

Read more about what happened and what's next.

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Dan Rayfield @danrayfield.bsky.social · 14d

I know a workaround when I see one (I have a teenager!). The president can’t just keep trying to be creative to get what he wants. It doesn’t work with me as a dad, and it won’t work with me as Attorney General. There’s no place for the U.S. military in our cities.

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Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield @agdanrayfield.bsky.social · 15d

Late tonight, a federal judge issued a sweeping new order prohibiting the president from deploying any National Guard forces—from any state or DC—to Oregon.

The president cannot keep playing whack-a-mole with different states’ Guard units to get around court orders and the rule of law.

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Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield @agdanrayfield.bsky.social · 15d

What was unlawful yesterday is unlawful today.

Listen for the latest update on today’s developments regarding the president’s unlawful attempts to deploy National Guard troops to Portland.

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Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield @agdanrayfield.bsky.social · 15d

BREAKING NEWS: Oregon, California, and Portland have taken legal action to block the unlawful deployment of California National Guard troops to Oregon.

Read more about what happened and what’s next.

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The Weekend on MSNBC @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.social · 16d

“It’s a big win for democracy.” Oregon Attorney General @agdanrayfield.bsky.social speaks out on the judge’s ruling temporarily blocking President Trump from deploying National Guard troops to Portland.

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Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield @agdanrayfield.bsky.social · 16d

Watch our full conversation with @meidastouch.com about today's court order blocking the president's deployment of the National Guard in Oregon: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Th51...

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Phil Weiser @philweiser.bsky.social · 16d

This opinion is a tour de force and a defense of our Constitution and the Rule of Law. It quoted James Madison, cautioning against a standing military force being used as “instrument of tyranny.” We all must continue to stand up against this administration’s dangerous lawlessness.

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield @agdanrayfield.bsky.social · 16d

BREAKING NEWS: We just secured a court order blocking the president’s order to deploy federalized National Guard troops to Portland when a federal judge granted our request for a Temporary Restraining Order. Read our statement.

#orpol #nationalguard #portland #portlandoregon

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