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Recent News About Michigan State Executive - Attorney General
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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Hartland man faces charges over alleged embezzlement from vulnerable adult
Today in Lansing, Kirk Lanam, 52, of Hartland, faced arraignment before Magistrate Judge Marie Soma at the 52-3 District Court in Rochester Hills.
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Michigan strengthens hate crime laws with new bill signing
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel expressed her approval of Governor Gretchen Whitmer's recent enactment of House Bills 5400-5401.
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AG Nessel warns Michigan residents about contractor scams during extreme cold
As extreme cold conditions affect Michigan, Attorney General Dana Nessel has issued a warning to residents about potential scams.
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States sue over Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, alongside attorneys general from 17 other states, Washington D.C., and the City of San Francisco, has initiated legal action against President Donald Trump's executive order aimed at limiting birthright...
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Michigan Attorney General reviews Trump's first-day executive orders
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has expressed serious concerns about the executive orders signed by President Trump on his first day in office.
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Attorney General warns of scams during Detroit Auto Show
Scammers often target major events to steal personal and financial information, and the Detroit Auto Show is no exception.
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Attorney General Nessel sues vehicle service contract firm for alleged deceptive practices
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has initiated legal action against Opulent Marketing, Inc., and its owners, Adam Hakim and Isaac Saada.
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Attorney General highlights human trafficking awareness during Detroit Auto Show
With the Detroit Auto Show underway, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is emphasizing the importance of recognizing signs of human trafficking.