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Court blocks NIH grant cuts challenged by 22 attorneys general
Judge Angel Kelley of the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts has granted a Temporary Restraining Order in response to a request from Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.
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Attorneys general challenge Trump administration’s deferred resignation offer for federal workers
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a group of 21 attorneys general in challenging the Trump administration's federal "buyout" plan, which affects federal employees.
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Michigan AG concludes no charges for troopers in Rayvon Shahid shooting
The Department of Attorney General in Michigan has concluded its review of the November 2024 officer-involved shooting of Rayvon Shahid, a 17-year-old from Flint.
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Michigan AG reminds healthcare providers of anti-discrimination obligations
Today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel released a letter addressing healthcare providers and patients in the state.
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Attorneys general challenge Trump administration's handling of federal program funding
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in filing motions to enforce a court order and for a preliminary injunction against the Trump Administration.
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Attorney General Nessel criticizes DOGE's access to sensitive personal data
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has expressed concern over the U.S. Department of the Treasury's decision to grant Elon Musk and his "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) staffers access to sensitive payment systems containing...
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Lawton woman charged with embezzling funds from vulnerable family member
Yesterday, Barbara Cavner, 66, of Lawton, faced arraignment before Magistrate James Becker at the 7th District Court in Paw Paw.
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Attorney General Nessel unveils webpage for crime victim rights and resources
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has introduced a new online resource designed to support crime victims by informing them of their rights and assisting them through the legal process following a crime report.
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Attorney General warns Michiganders about illegal gaming machines
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has issued a consumer alert regarding the proliferation of illegal gaming machines in the state.
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Michigan AG expands task force to combat rising auto crime
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced the expansion of the Department’s Auto Insurance Fraud Unit, now rebranded as the Auto Fraud Task Force (AFTF).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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.