1,285 enforcement actions from 14 federal and state jurisdictions. Every event traced back to its official government source.
1,285
Total Actions
14
Jurisdictions
$35.3B+
Total Fines Tracked
Environmental enforcement action where Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield, along with a coalition of states and cities, filed a lawsuit challenging the EPA's unlawful rescission of the 2009 Endangerment Finding on greenhouse gas emissions. The challenge argues that the rescission ignores scientific evidence and legal precedent, threatening public health and environmental protections.
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.
Antitrust enforcement action where Oregon Attorney General and a coalition of states filed a court brief opposing the $14 billion merger settlement between Hewlett Packard Enterprises and Juniper Networks, citing anticompetitive concerns and a corrupted process at the U.S. Department of Justice.
Privacy enforcement action where Oregon AG and a coalition of 16 other states sue the Trump Administration to stop the Department of Education's new IPEDS data reporting requirements, arguing they jeopardize student privacy, lack proper definitions, and risk data errors and identification.
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.
Consumer protection case involving theft of charitable funds. Former Alberta Main Street president Devon T. Horace pleaded no contest to theft and falsifying business records, paid $85,080.95 in restitution, and was sentenced to probation and community service.
Health enforcement case: Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield, along with a coalition of states, filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's overhaul of the childhood immunization schedule. The complaint alleges that HHS Secretary RFK Jr. and CDC officials bypassed federal law, ignored scientific evidence, and endangered children by demoting key vaccines from the recommended schedule. The states seek to declare the actions unlawful and enjoin the new policy.
Environmental and consumer protection enforcement action. Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield led a coalition of 16 states in filing an amicus brief supporting a lawsuit against the IRS. The challenge contests a new IRS rule that removes a key pathway (5% investment test) for wind and solar projects to qualify for federal clean energy tax credits. The states argue the rule is unlawful, arbitrary, will increase energy costs for families and businesses, and undermine state clean energy goals and investments.
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.
Consumer protection case involving charity fraud. A former Orangetheory Fitness instructor pleaded guilty to stealing charitable donations collected during workout classes between 2021 and 2024. He diverted over $24,000 intended for charities to his personal Venmo account to fund his cocaine habit. The Oregon DOJ and Multnomah County DA's Office pursued criminal charges and civil claims to secure restitution and prevent future charitable sector involvement.
Civil rights investigation by the Oregon Attorney General into an incident where federal agents shot two people in Portland, examining whether officers acted outside lawful authority and addressing concerns about a pattern of excessive force.
Health and civil rights enforcement action. Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield led a coalition of 19 states and the District of Columbia in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The suit challenges a December 18, 2025 HHS 'declaration' that claims certain gender-affirming care is 'unsafe and ineffective' and threatens to exclude providers from Medicare/Medicaid for offering such care. The attorneys general argue HHS violated federal administrative law by implementing a major policy change without required notice-and-comment rulemaking, creating fear for patients and providers and threatening state Medicaid programs.
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.
Consumer protection case where Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield secured a federal court order blocking the Trump administration from imposing financial penalties on states for SNAP operations, ensuring that lawful permanent residents continue to receive benefits without disruption.
Other enforcement action: Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield, joined by 18 other states, sued the Trump Administration over its unlawful $100,000 fee for H-1B visa petitions. The lawsuit alleges that the policy violates the Administrative Procedure Act by exceeding congressional authority and bypassing required rulemaking procedures, harming educational institutions and employers.
Consumer protection case where Oregon AG Dan Rayfield led a multi-state lawsuit to block USDA guidance that unlawfully restricts SNAP eligibility for legal immigrants, arguing it contradicts federal law and could cause wrongful benefit terminations.
Civil rights and housing policy enforcement action where Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield, with a coalition of 20 states and two governors, sued HUD for unlawfully changing Continuum of Care grant requirements that would slash permanent housing funding by ~70% and impose barriers like gender recognition restrictions, threatening housing stability for tens of thousands.
Civil rights enforcement action where Oregon Attorney General and three local District Attorneys issued a formal demand letter to federal agencies, citing a pattern of excessive and unlawful force by DHS officers during immigration operations that endangered residents and other law enforcement, and threatening investigations and potential prosecutions if conduct does not change.
All data sourced from official government enforcement pages.