Weaponizing federal funds to push a political agenda, with no regard for the tens of thousands of Michigan children caught in the crosshairs, is not only shameful but unlawful. www.wilx.com/2026/08/04/m...

Michigan Attorney General joins lawsuit over sharing of TANF recipients’ personal data

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of states in suing the Trump administration over a policy the states say would unlawfully expand the federal government’s access to the per...

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Armed, violent carjackings have no place in our communities, and our office remains committed to utilizing the Auto Fraud Task Force to target and dismantle auto theft operations across our state. www.detroitnews.com/story/news/l...

Men arraigned in attempted carjacking in Grosse Pointe Woods

The suspects crashed alleged getaway vehicle soon after the attempted carjacking, authorities said.

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Instead of making healthcare more affordable and accessible when families need it most, the federal government is stripping coverage from thousands of Michiganders and destabilizing our entire healthcare system. www.wlns.com/news/michiga...

Michigan sues Trump administration for changes to Affordable Care Act

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, along with officials from 21 other states, is suing the Trump administration, challenging a federal rule that they say “undermines” the Affordable…

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Today’s landmark Michigan Supreme Court ruling is a major win for every Michigan consumer. The Consumer Protection Act can once again do what it was designed to do: protect people from deceptive and predatory business practices.

Transporting vulnerable individuals to be trafficked is a heinous crime, and I applaud the prosecutors in my office for securing this conviction. www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2...

Clinton Township man pleads guilty in connection with Metro Detroit human trafficking ring

A Clinton Township man pleaded guilty on Thursday in connection with a Metro Detroit human trafficking ring.

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While our case is focused on staffing data, there is a real human cost to the defendants' choices and their failure of care. The consequences of chronic understaffing placed vulnerable residents at unnecessary risk of harm, violated their rights, and resulted in numerous injuries.

I am relieved that we have now successfully defended this funding twice from unlawful attempts by the Trump administration to strip away vital mental health grants. www.thealpenanews.com/news/2026/07...

Michigan taxes support our state in countless ways. I am proud of the work that my office and the Department of Treasury did to secure more than $4 million in restitution that will go toward our schools and communities. www.manisteenews.com/news/article...

Wellston propane company owner sentenced in Michigan tax case

A Wellston propane company owner was sentenced this week after pleading guilty to failing to file tax returns.

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Sexual assault survivors show a tremendous amount of courage coming forward and reliving their trauma at trial to see their abusers brought to justice. www.audacy.com/wwjnewsradio...

Emergency appeal halts parole for convicted child rapist

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has secured a temporary court order blocking the release on parole of Roederick Hunter, a 62-year-old inmate serving a 25-to-75-year prison sentence for multiple ...

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It takes tremendous courage for survivors of sexual assault to come forward, especially at such a young age. www.wlns.com/news/local-n...

Hillsdale County man sentenced for multiple child sex charges

A Hillsdale County man extradited from Kentucky will spend from 3 to 15 years in prison for sexually assaulting two children, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Monday.

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We've heard these wild claims from Donald Trump before, and the facts haven't changed. Michigan's elections are secure, accurate, and trusted by voters across the state. Any effort to undermine them will be met with a strong defense.

Every eligible Michigan voter has the right to cast their ballot safely and securely. Despite recent attempts to muddy the waters ahead of this election, Michigan’s voting rules haven’t changed since 2024. www.myupnow.com/news/politic...

AG Nessel launches new webpage for 2026 election protection

LANSING, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — Early voting is now open in Michigan ahead of the August 4 primary and Attorney General Dana Nessel has launched an election protection webpage designed to

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Following an entire week of wildfire smoke polluting our skies, we are seeing firsthand how the climate crisis is threatening our way of life and costing our economy billions in just a matter of days. www.wilx.com/2026/07/23/m...

Michigan AG joins multistate lawsuit over EPA rollback of HFC regulations

Dana Nessel’s office says the rule “weakens regulations of highly potent greenhouse gas”

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While there is no conviction that can alleviate the grief felt by his family and loved ones, I am grateful we were able to secure justice for those mourning this young man’s death. www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news...

Detroit man found guilty of second-degree murder in 2025 fatal shooting

A jury has found a Detroit man guilty on charges related to a fatal shooting outside an apartment complex in the city in May 2025.

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The federal government cannot just cancel entire programs on a whim. This ruling puts an end to these unlawful grant terminations and protects money that rightfully belongs to Michigan programs and residents.

A young child lost his life in a completely preventable tragedy because this defendant allowed an outdated device to operate in defiance of safety standards. www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news...

Oxford Center safety director pleads no contest to manslaughter in death of 5-year-old

One of those criminally charged in the death of 5-year-old Thomas Cooper has pleaded no contest to involuntary manslaughter.

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This significant sentence is a testament to the life-changing impact of Operation Survivor Justice. www.uppermichiganssource.com/2026/07/21/g...

Gwinn man sentenced up to 125 years on CSC, child abuse charges

Jeffrey Scott Barrett evaded authorities from 2018 to 2025.

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Anyone who is granted access to non-profits and their funds must obey the law. Proximity to influence does not grant immunity from accountability, and no one can use their nexus to power to unlawfully enrich themselves. www.9and10news.com/2026/07/20/s...

Stephanie Chatfield sentenced for embezzlement from a nonprofit

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Donald Trump is once again trying to twist the facts to undermine confidence in our elections. In reality, this case demonstrates that our system worked exactly as it should: the registration forms were immediately flagged. www.ms.now/the-weekend/...

FACT CHECK: Trump uses debunked Michigan case to claim widespread voter fraud

In an effort to claim widespread voter fraud in past elections, Trump focused on a fraud case in Michigan from the 2020 election during his Thursday primetime address. He even ordered FBI Director Kas...

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As Democrats, we're united by our commitment to protecting people's rights, defending democracy, and electing leaders who will fight for our shared values. Thank you, MI-11 Dems, for recognizing me with the "Chiming in for Justice" award at your Big Tent BBQ this afternoon.

Yesterday, during the Air Quality Alert, AG Nessel joined @envdefensefund.bsky.social to call for the closure of the JH Campbell Coal Plant. Polluters like this are driving up our costs and driving down our quality of life. Days like this remind us why this plant can’t be open one more day.

Great to be in Kalamazoo last night with so many supporters of Julie Rogers. Julie is exactly the kind of leader we need in the State Senate. She's a thoughtful public servant with a real record of standing up for Michigan families.

The President has now spent an entire decade trying to convince you that our elections are unsecure and illegitimate. He is now just doing it from the most visible stage in the world: the White House.

Regardless of what Donald Trump says, elections are run by the states. Thank you to @kzoodems.bsky.social for hosting a great discussion on voting rights and ballot access tonight.

Climax Solar and its financial partners targeted vulnerable homeowners who just wanted to lower their utility bills and left them with broken promises and massive amounts of debt. www.mlive.com/news/kalamaz...

Michigan AG sues Portage solar firm over $81M in alleged consumer fraud

Over 1,700 consumers were impacted by the alleged scheme, Attorney General Dana Nessel states.

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Protecting the personal information of Michigan residents has been one of my top priorities during my time in office, and we will not stand by when companies fail to safeguard consumer data. www.wlns.com/news/michiga...

Michigan settles bankruptcy claims against 23AndMe over data breach

Michigan, as well as 42 other states, have settled a lawsuit with the bankruptcy trustee for genetic testing company 23AndMe after a data breach allegedly leaked data of 6.9 million customers back …

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When individuals cut corners and submit false reports, they are not just breaking the law but also actively putting our families at risk. midmichigannow.com/news/local/m...

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel files lawsuit against water service provider

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed a civil lawsuit against the president of Douglas Environmental, Brian Powell.

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It takes immense courage for survivors, especially at such a young age, to come forward and confront their abusers. www.9and10news.com/2026/07/13/c...

Cadillac man convicted of child sexual assault in Wexford County

Michael Joseph Caillouet was convicted of three counts in Wexford County.

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The federal government should always prioritize the well-being of our students. Instead, it insists on abandoning schools to combat the mental health crisis alone. www.thealpenanews.com/news/2026/07...

Nessel joins lawsuit to prevent Department of Education’s cuts to school mental health grants

Nessel Joins Lawsuit to Prevent Department of Education’s Cuts to School Mental Health Grants LANSING – Today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed a lawsuit with 14 other attorneys general to ...

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Falsifying water safety and discharge tests can jeopardize public health. While thankfully residents were not harmed in this particular instance, EGLE relies on accurate data to identify problems before they become threats to communities. www.wilx.com/2026/07/10/m...

Michigan environmental company fined, president sentenced for falsifying water tests at mobile home parks

Brian Powell and Douglas Environmental were sentenced Thursday.

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