On November 25, 2025, Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield and three county district attorneys sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security. The letter was addressed to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. The officials asked federal officers to stop what they called unlawful use of force in Oregon.
The letter describes several incidents involving DHS personnel. It mentions cases where federal munitions hit local law enforcement officers and tear gas affected residents and police. The officials state that these incidents happened in Portland and other Oregon communities. They say these actions have made routine encounters more dangerous for residents, officers, and bystanders.
Attorney General Rayfield said all law enforcement must follow the law and the Constitution. He stated that Oregon officials are monitoring federal actions and will hold officers responsible for any unlawful conduct. District Attorney Vasquez also said that unnecessary force should not be used by law enforcement…