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Court blocks Trump's election order after attorney generals' lawsuit
Today, a decision by the District Court for the District of Massachusetts has blocked certain provisions in an executive order issued by former President Donald Trump.
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Michigan AG sues Wixom firms over alleged environmental law breaches
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has initiated legal action against two automotive suppliers based in Wixom, citing violations of environmental laws.
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Chinese national faces trial over alleged human trafficking activities
Today, Jingyu Jin, a 45-year-old Chinese national, has been ordered to stand trial in the 16th Circuit Court in Macomb County.
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Lansing man pleads guilty in grant application fraud case
Leslie Buck, a 26-year-old resident of Lansing, has admitted guilt to eight felony charges related to fraudulent grant applications.
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Three assistant attorneys general honored with prestigious awards
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that three Assistant Attorneys General from the Department of Attorney General have received significant honors for their service.
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Former Norway officer faces charges for misconduct including misuse of police databases
Today, former Norway Police Officer Chad Olson, aged 43 and residing in Vulcan, was arraigned in the 95B District Court located in Iron Mountain.
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Attorney General reaches agreement over water service issues at Howell apartments
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has reached an agreement with MRD Apartments to address allegations concerning water service issues at Prentis Estates Apartments in Howell.
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Court upholds arson conviction against Plymouth man for burning down his home
Yesterday, the Michigan Court of Appeals upheld the conviction of Patrick Nolan, a 44-year-old resident of Plymouth.
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Coalition challenges sale of genetic data by bankrupt firm
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced her participation in a multistate legal effort to prevent the sale of personal genetic information by 23andMe, a direct-to-consumer DNA testing company.
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Michigan AG issues summer travel tips amid rising vacation scams
As summer travel increases in Michigan, Attorney General Dana Nessel has reissued her Travel Tips alert to help consumers avoid common travel scams and stay informed about their rights.
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Attorneys general sue Trump administration over machine gun device distribution
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced her participation in a coalition of 16 attorneys general suing the Trump Administration and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF).
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AG Nessel criticizes Trump's federalization of California's National Guard
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has expressed concern over President Trump's federalization of National Guard troops in California.
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Podcast marks 10 years since Obergefell marriage equality decision
This month, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes are releasing a two-part podcast series on their show, Pantsuits and Lawsuits.
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Lockhart Chemical Company director faces trial over Flint River oil spill
Rajinder Singh Minhas, a director at Lockhart Chemical Company, will face trial in Genesee County's 7th Circuit Court.
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Macomb County woman faces charges over alleged Medicaid fraud scheme
A Macomb County resident, Alicia Renee Hackett, has been arraigned in the 54B District Court in East Lansing on charges of Medicaid fraud.
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Preliminary injunction blocks termination of AmeriCorps grants in multiple states
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, along with a coalition of states, has obtained a preliminary injunction to prevent the termination of AmeriCorps grants by the Trump Administration.
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Michigan projects third year of declining opioid overdose deaths
Michigan is projected to see a decline in opioid overdose deaths for the third consecutive year in 2024, according to provisional data from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS).
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AG Nessel secures second injunction on pandemic relief fund deadline
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, alongside a coalition of 15 attorneys general, has secured a second preliminary injunction to prevent the U.S. Department of Education from rescinding an extended deadline for using pandemic relief education...
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Attorneys general urge court support for key Voting Rights Act provision
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined 18 other attorneys general in submitting an amicus brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.
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AG Nessel challenges Michigan's abortion restrictions as discriminatory
Today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed a motion with the Michigan Court of Claims in the case Northland v Nessel.