This legal enforcement action involves Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield, leading a coalition of 20 states, securing a court victory against the Trump Administration's unlawful attempt to terminate the BRIC disaster preparedness program. The court ruled that the termination violates appropriations laws and the Administrative Procedures Act, requiring restoration of billions in funding to protect communities from natural disasters.
The court order enjoins FEMA from terminating the BRIC program and mandates the restoration of allocated funding to state, tribal, and local governments for disaster mitigation projects.
In-house legal teams should review all grant agreements, cooperative agreements, and sub-award contracts related to federal disaster mitigation funding, particularly those involving FEMA's BRIC program or similar initiatives. Key clauses to examine include termination provisions (to ensure they comply with appropriations laws and prohibit unlawful unilateral termination), funding appropriation references, requirements for cost-effectiveness certifications, and mechanisms for adherence to the Administrative Procedures Act. Teams should also verify clauses mandating compliance with congressional mandates for mitigation, preparation, response, and recovery functions. Changes may be needed to strengthen termination restrictions, explicitly reference appropriations law compliance, and incorporate APA procedural safeguards to prevent future unlawful funding cuts.
Entity
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Also known as: FEMA
Industry
OtherOfficial Press Release
https://www.doj.state.or.us/media-home/news-media-releases/ag-rayfield-secures-court-victory-preventing-trump-from-cutting-disaster-funding/
BRIC MSJ 1
https://www.doj.state.or.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/BRIC-MSJ-1.pdf
Oregon Attorney General Enforcement Page
https://www.doj.state.or.us/consumer-protection/
"Federal Emergency Management Agency"
"Appropriations and Spending Clauses"
"Administrative Procedures Act"
"FEMA’s decision to abruptly terminate the BRIC program is in direct violation of Congress’s decision to fund it"
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield secured a temporary restraining order blocking Paramount Skydance Corporation's proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The lawsuit, joined by 11 other state attorneys general, alleges the merger would harm Oregonians through higher prices, lower content quality, and reduced competition in film and television distribution.
$29.6M
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a bipartisan coalition of states reached a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark, a generic drug manufacturer accused of conspiring with other pharmaceutical companies to inflate prices and limit competition for numerous generic prescription drugs. The settlement requires Glenmark to cooperate in ongoing multistate litigations and implement internal reforms to ensure fair competition and antitrust compliance.
Oregon Attorney General Rayfield and a coalition of 11 other attorneys general filed a motion for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to block the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. by Paramount Skydance Corporation. The lawsuit alleges the merger violates Section 7 of the Clayton Act by substantially lessening competition in theatrical film distribution and basic cable television licensing, which would lead to higher prices and reduced content quality for consumers.
$18.0M
A coalition of 42 state attorneys general settled bankruptcy claims against 23andMe following a 2023 data breach that compromised genetic data of 6.9 million customers. The settlement includes $150 million in allowed claims, with $18 million paid from bankruptcy funds, and requires enhanced data security measures for the successor entity, 23andMe Research Institute.
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 12 state attorneys general filed a lawsuit challenging the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance Corporation. The lawsuit alleges the merger violates Section 7 of the Clayton Act by substantially lessening competition in theatrical film distribution and basic cable television licensing, which could lead to higher prices and reduced choice for consumers.
The provided press release is a media release from the Oregon Department of Justice announcing a multistate press conference of attorneys general from Oregon, California, Washington, Nevada, and New York advocating for increased state resources to address antitrust enforcement gaps following reduced federal oversight. No privacy-related enforcement actions, violations, penalties, or remedies are described in the document.