Civil rights enforcement action where Oregon Attorney General submitted evidence supporting a lawsuit against federal agents for excessive use of force and First Amendment violations during protests at the Portland ICE building. The AG urges the court to issue a preliminary injunction to stop unlawful crowd-control measures.
The Attorney General is seeking a preliminary injunction to prohibit federal agents from using tear gas, pepper balls, and other crowd-control munitions against peaceful protesters.
In-house legal teams should review agreements with government contractors, security service providers, and event venue operators. Focus on clauses requiring compliance with constitutional rights (particularly First Amendment assembly rights), use-of-force policies, indemnification provisions covering civil rights lawsuits, insurance requirements for law enforcement-related claims, and termination clauses for misconduct. Potential changes include adding certifications of compliance with crowd-control best practices, mandating body-camera or documentation requirements for on-site personnel, enhancing training obligations on de-escalation and protest management, and clarifying indemnity terms to allocate risk for excessive force claims by third parties.
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Also known as: ICE
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OtherOfficial Press Release
https://www.doj.state.or.us/media-home/news-media-releases/g-rayfield-submits-evidence-in-lawsuit-challenging-use-of-force-by-ice-agents/
99 1 Ex1 Proposed Amicus Brief
https://www.doj.state.or.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/99-1-Ex1-Proposed-Amicus-Brief.pdf
Oregon Attorney General Enforcement Page
https://www.doj.state.or.us/consumer-protection/
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Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 21 attorneys general and Pennsylvania filed lawsuits against the U.S. Department of Transportation, FMCSA, and AAMVA to block demands for a database containing personal information of 17 million commercial drivers. The federal government threatened to withhold $10 million in funding unless the data was turned over, which the coalition argues violates privacy law.
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield co-led a coalition of 10 states in a federal lawsuit against the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to block a rule that invalidates state laws requiring mortgage lenders to pay interest on escrow accounts. The lawsuit argues the OCC's rule oversteps federal authority, gives national banks a competitive advantage over state-chartered banks, and takes money away from homeowners.
A federal judge ruled that Nexstar Media Group violated a court order requiring it to keep TEGNA Inc. operating as an independent company while a multistate antitrust lawsuit challenging the merger proceeds. The court found that Nexstar installed its own executives on TEGNA's board, failed to disclose the appointments, and lacked candor with the court. The court ordered Nexstar to comply immediately, file status reports, respond to discovery, and turn over board and financial documents, with a special master to oversee compliance.
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield, joined by a coalition of 23 other states, the District of Columbia, and two governors, sued the Trump administration to block a new policy by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) that would allow federal officials to access private records of millions of TANF recipients. The coalition argues the policy illegally shares sensitive personal data, including Social Security numbers and immigration status, with other federal agencies and private organizations, violating the Administrative Procedure Act and the Spending Clause. The lawsuit seeks to declare the policy illegal and block it from taking effect.
Attorney General Dan Rayfield and 49 other state attorneys general sent a letter to the FCC urging stronger 'Know Your Customer' rules to combat illegal robocalls. The coalition requests that phone companies verify customer identities and business practices to prevent scammers from using the network. The letter is part of Phase 2 of Operation Robocall Roundup.
Attorney General Rayfield and a coalition of 49 other attorneys general sent a letter to the FCC urging it to strengthen its Know Your Customer (KYC) rules to combat illegal robocalls. The coalition recommends requiring providers to understand customers' business, applying KYC standards to all providers, and collecting additional information on high-risk customers. No monetary penalty was imposed.