Consumer protection enforcement action where Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield led a coalition of 24 states in filing a motion for a preliminary injunction to stop the Trump Administration's imposition of tariffs on imported goods. The states argue the tariffs are unlawful under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, as they cause financial harm to consumers and state governments by increasing prices and procurement costs.
The motion seeks a court order (preliminary injunction or summary judgment) to halt the collection of tariffs and requires federal agencies to stop implementing them. The states also aim to secure refunds for consumers and governments who have paid the unlawful tariffs.
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Health enforcement action: Attorney General Rayfield led a coalition of 22 states and D.C. to secure a federal court order blocking the Trump Administration from threatening to cut off Medicare and Medicaid funding to healthcare providers that offer gender-affirming care to youth with gender dysphoria. The court ruled the administration's actions unlawful, protecting access to care and upholding the right to make personal healthcare decisions.
Consumer protection lawsuit led by Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield, on behalf of a coalition of 24 states and two governors, challenging the Trump Administration's imposition of worldwide tariffs under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. The suit alleges the administration is acting without legal authority, violating the Administrative Procedure Act and constitutional separation of powers, and causing immediate financial harm to American consumers and businesses through increased prices.
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell filed a motion to enforce a preliminary injunction against the Trump Administration's demands for personal data of SNAP recipients. The court previously blocked such demands, but the administration renewed its request, threatening to withhold funding. The AG seeks to ensure compliance with federal privacy laws and protect SNAP recipients' sensitive information.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, on behalf of a multistate coalition, filed a motion in U.S. District Court to enforce a preliminary injunction that blocks the Trump Administration from demanding personal and sensitive information about Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients. The Administration has renewed its demand, threatening to withhold administrative funding from states that do not comply, which the AG argues violates the existing court order and federal law protecting the confidentiality of SNAP applicant data.
Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of 21 states and D.C. in suing the Trump administration to prevent the defunding of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The lawsuit argues that the defunding is unlawful and would cripple consumer protection efforts and state enforcement capabilities. The coalition seeks a court order to ensure CFPB continues to receive funding and fulfill its duties.
Environmental enforcement action: Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield joined a multistate lawsuit against the Trump Administration for unlawfully freezing federal funding approved by Congress for electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The freeze, implemented by the U.S. Department of Transportation, halts critical projects to modernize freight corridors, reduce pollution, and support EV adoption, including a $102 million Pacific Northwest project for medium- and heavy-duty trucks. The lawsuit seeks a court order to release the funds and allow states to proceed with Congressionally authorized projects.