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Oregon officials explore legal action to challenge Trump's order pausing federal funding


Published on 2025-01-28 17:00:54 - MSN
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  • Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield said he was "deeply concerned" by the pause and "will explore any and all legal actions to challenge this harmful order from President Trump."

Oregon officials are contemplating legal action against former President Donald Trump's executive order that paused federal funding to certain cities, including Portland, which was labeled as an "anarchist jurisdiction" due to ongoing protests. The order, issued in September 2020, aimed to withhold funds from cities that Trump accused of not controlling violence and destruction during protests. Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum has expressed concerns over the legality and constitutionality of the order, suggesting it might infringe on state rights and could be politically motivated. This potential lawsuit comes in the context of broader discussions about federalism, the role of federal funding, and the balance of power between state and federal governments. The situation has also sparked debate on how cities manage public safety and civil liberties during times of civil unrest.

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