Attorney General Dan Rayfield today announced the launch of a new Economic Justice Section at the Oregon Department of Justice, a major restructuring that doubles the state’s capacity to protect Oregonians. The new section will include a Working Families Unit with several additional attorneys, who will be able to take on more cases and help more families than ever before.

“Every day, people in Oregon face scams, shady car sales, predatory practices, and unfairness in the workplace,” said Attorney General Rayfield. “The number of calls to our consumer hotline has doubled in the past year. Until now, our ability to act hasn’t kept up with that need. Today, we’re right-sizing this part of our agency to protect hardworking families, consumers, and seniors.”