Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced that Oregon has joined a multi-state lawsuit against the Trump administration. The lawsuit addresses concerns over the U.S. Department of Treasury granting Elon Musk and his "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) access to sensitive payment systems containing private information.
Rayfield stated, "Elon Musk is a billionaire who is not used to being told ‘no’. But no one is above the law, and that includes Musk and President Trump. The President cannot just give away the sensitive, private information of Oregonians or any Americans. Just as he cannot block federal payments approved by Congress."
Oregon joins at least 13 other states in this legal action aimed at holding those responsible accountable for what they describe as unlawful access. This level of access provided to DOGE staffers is considered unprecedented and unacceptable by the coalition.
The payments accessed are vital for millions of Americans who depend on them for healthcare, childcare, and other essential services. Rayfield emphasized, "The unauthorized access of the U.S. Department of Treasury’s payment system is an outrageous violation of both public trust and national security. It is reckless, and we will not tolerate government entities or private individuals exploiting our nation’s critical infrastructure for personal or political gain."