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Recent News About Michigan Attorney General
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Attorneys general warn federal employees about deferred resignation offer
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general to caution federal employees about a new program initiated by the Trump administration. -
Nessel urges Senate scrutiny on FBI nominee amid retaliation concerns
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, along with 20 other attorneys general, has urged the Senate Judiciary Committee to further question Kash Patel, nominated by President Donald Trump for FBI Director. -
AG Nessel warns Michigan residents about tax scam targeting taxpayers
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has issued a warning to residents about a scam involving fraudulent tax debt collection letters. -
Hillsdale man jailed for online threats against former prosecutor
Last Friday, Paul Hawkins, a 30-year-old inmate at G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility, was sentenced to 133 days in jail for making threatening posts on the Hillsdale City Police Department’s Facebook page. -
Pfizer subsidiary settles kickback allegations with $59 million payment
Michigan has joined forces with the U.S. Department of Justice, 37 other states, and Puerto Rico to settle kickback allegations against Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd., a subsidiary of Pfizer Inc. The pharmaceutical giant will pay... -
AG Nessel on Federal Judge Blocking President Trump’s Executive Order to Limit Birthright Citizenship
Judge Coughenour for the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington issued a temporary restraining order blocking President Donald Trump’s executive order to limit birthright citizenship. -
Federal judge denies injunction request against Michigan's conversion therapy ban
Judge Jane M. Beckering of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan has denied a preliminary injunction request by Catholic Charities of Jackson, Lenawee, and Hillsdale Counties and an individual psychologist. -
Michigan AG highlights anti-trafficking efforts; Assistant AG awarded prosecutor of year
As Human Trafficking Awareness Month concludes, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel reaffirms her department's commitment to combating human trafficking. -
Federal court halts Trump's plan blocking key funding after attorney generals' lawsuit
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that a federal court has granted a motion filed by her office and a coalition of 22 other attorneys general to halt the implementation of a new Trump administration policy. -
Former sergeant sentenced for assaulting inmate at Hillsdale County Jail
Yesterday, Ronald Leggitt, a former sergeant with the Hillsdale County Sheriff's Department, was sentenced in Jackson County's 4th Judicial Circuit Court. -
Attorney General resolves fraudulent pet adoption case with Oshtemo Township resident
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has concluded an investigation into fraudulent activities related to pet adoption. -
Michigan AG responds as White House freezes federal funds
Today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel addressed concerns regarding a recent White House memo that has resulted in the freezing of federal funds to essential programs. -
West Bloomfield woman charged with embezzling from vulnerable adult
Shelley Letzer, a 67-year-old resident of West Bloomfield, has been arraigned on four felony charges for allegedly exploiting a vulnerable adult financially. -
Judge denies new trial requests in Whitmer kidnapping plot case
Yesterday, Judge Thomas Wilson of the 4th Circuit Court in Jackson County denied motions for a new trial and resentencing by Paul Bellar and Joseph Morrison. -
States sue Trump administration over proposed federal funding freeze
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in a lawsuit aimed at stopping the implementation of a new policy from the Trump administration. -
Michigan AG argues for shutdown of Line 5 in state court
Today, attorneys from the Department of Attorney General presented their case before Judge James S. Jamo in the Ingham County Circuit Court. -
Nessel reissues alert on saving money amid rollback of Biden's drug price rule
As President Donald Trump rescinds a rule from the Biden Administration intended to lower prescription drug prices, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has reissued a consumer alert titled "Prescription Drugs - How to Safely Save Money." -
AG Nessel Celebrates Bill Signing Expanding Hate Crimes Legislation
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following statement praising Governor Gretchen Whitmer on the signing of House Bills 5400-5401, sponsored by state Representatives Noah Arbit and Kristian Grant. -
Attorney General Nessel helps reduce DTE Electric's proposed rate hike by nearly half
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has played a significant role in reducing DTE Electric's proposed rate hike, resulting in savings of nearly $240 million for customers. -
Federal judge blocks Trump's executive order limiting birthright citizenship
A federal judge has temporarily blocked an executive order from President Donald Trump that sought to limit birthright citizenship.