Dana Nessel
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Michigan Attorney General. I love my kids, wife, cats, and country. But not Ohio State U.
Human trafficking is pervasive, and one of the most important ways we can combat it is to enact meaningful legislation. I applaud the Senate for passing these reforms, and it is my hope they soon become law.
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Michigan Senate wants tougher human trafficking penalties
"Human trafficking is pervasive, and one of the most important ways we can combat it is to enact meaningful legislation," AG Dana Nessel said.
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February 1, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Human trafficking is pervasive, and one of the most important ways we can combat it is to enact meaningful legislation. I applaud the Senate for passing these reforms, and it is my hope they soon become law.
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I don’t buy the idea that Minnesota’s safety depends on handing personal voter information to the feds.
February 1, 2026 at 6:16 PM
I don’t buy the idea that Minnesota’s safety depends on handing personal voter information to the feds.
Federal agents are not following the standards we expect of law enforcement.
There’s no proper vetting, little to no training, no accountability after shootings.
There’s no proper vetting, little to no training, no accountability after shootings.
February 1, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Federal agents are not following the standards we expect of law enforcement.
There’s no proper vetting, little to no training, no accountability after shootings.
There’s no proper vetting, little to no training, no accountability after shootings.
CPB and ICE agents do not enjoy total immunity from state prosecution and I will do everything in my power to ensure they are held accountable if or when they violate the rights of Michiganders.
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Nessel won’t rule out legal action in case of ICE surge, calls current actions ‘deeply concerning’ • Michigan Advance
Though Michigan has not seen a surge in federal immigration enforcement like those in Minnesota and Maine, Attorney General Dana Nessel is clear that she is preparing her office for what to do in the ...
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January 31, 2026 at 9:46 PM
CPB and ICE agents do not enjoy total immunity from state prosecution and I will do everything in my power to ensure they are held accountable if or when they violate the rights of Michiganders.
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My department has worked diligently for years on these important bills to curtail robocall phone scams. I am encouraged to see the progress they’ve made moving through the legislature and hope they will soon become law.
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Bills to target robocalls, phone scams, pass Michigan Senate
The bipartisan legislation was introduced to the Michigan Senate in June 2025.
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January 31, 2026 at 2:53 PM
My department has worked diligently for years on these important bills to curtail robocall phone scams. I am encouraged to see the progress they’ve made moving through the legislature and hope they will soon become law.
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Following Gotion’s default, my office has taken action to seek the return of $23.7 million in taxpayer funds. We will continue to work to protect Michigan’s public resources. www.detroitnews.com/story/busine...
Nessel's office demands Gotion return $23.7M in taxpayer cash
The demand comes four months after the State of Michigan sent Gotion Inc. a letter holding the battery company in default of a $175 million agreement.
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January 31, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Following Gotion’s default, my office has taken action to seek the return of $23.7 million in taxpayer funds. We will continue to work to protect Michigan’s public resources. www.detroitnews.com/story/busine...
It is simply unconscionable to lock children in immigration detention centers and deprive them of the most basic things they need, like healthcare, education, sanitary needs, and the care they deserve.
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Nessel alleges Trump administration is 'attempting to prolong the immigration detention of children'
The Trump administration has moved to terminate a nearly 30-year-old arrangement that protects children taken into ICE custody.
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January 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM
It is simply unconscionable to lock children in immigration detention centers and deprive them of the most basic things they need, like healthcare, education, sanitary needs, and the care they deserve.
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Contractors cannot take money from consumers and then disappear without the work being finished.
I am proud of the work my office has done to secure this judgment and the work they continue to do to protect Michiganders from unscrupulous business practices.
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I am proud of the work my office has done to secure this judgment and the work they continue to do to protect Michiganders from unscrupulous business practices.
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Michigan landscaping company accused of taking payments, but performing ‘little to no work’
Attorney General Dana Nessel has won a default judgment against Caltons Lawn Care and Landscaping LLC and its owners for violating the Michigan Consumer Protection Act.
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January 30, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Contractors cannot take money from consumers and then disappear without the work being finished.
I am proud of the work my office has done to secure this judgment and the work they continue to do to protect Michiganders from unscrupulous business practices.
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I am proud of the work my office has done to secure this judgment and the work they continue to do to protect Michiganders from unscrupulous business practices.
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I am proud of the work my office and Democratic attorneys general across the country have done to protect our residents, our states and this nation from unlawful federal actions.
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All 45 lawsuits Dana Nessel filed against the Trump admin during the first year of his second term
During just the first year of President Trump's second term in office, Nessel filed a total of 45 lawsuits against the administration. Here's what each one detailed:
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January 29, 2026 at 4:26 PM
I am proud of the work my office and Democratic attorneys general across the country have done to protect our residents, our states and this nation from unlawful federal actions.
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No company should be putting tools into the public's hands that deliberately make it easier to sexually exploit others.
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Nessel joins 34 attorneys general in demanding a stop to xAI's Grok creation of child porn, nonconsensual sexual content
Nessel joined a bipartisan group of attorneys general to send a letter demanding that xAI prevent its AI chatbot, Grok, from generating nonconsensual sexual content.
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January 27, 2026 at 1:59 PM
No company should be putting tools into the public's hands that deliberately make it easier to sexually exploit others.
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Mr. Jarvi continues to show a lack of remorse for his heinous crimes.
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Nessel to appeal parole for man convicted of rape, assault in 1993
Floyd Jarvi is scheduled to be released in March, officials said.
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January 27, 2026 at 5:24 AM
Mr. Jarvi continues to show a lack of remorse for his heinous crimes.
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Michigan is facing an energy affordability crisis as our home energy costs skyrocket and consumers are left without affordable options for transportation.
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Michigan AG Dana Nessel alleges decades-long conspiracy by big oil
In a new lawsuit, the attorney general argues that if not for the conspiracy, Michigan would have a greener economy and more residents driving EVs.
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January 23, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Michigan is facing an energy affordability crisis as our home energy costs skyrocket and consumers are left without affordable options for transportation.
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I'm going to be doing everything I can to work with other members of law enforcement to ensure that we are protecting the public from these illegal actions by the federal government.
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Midwestern attorneys general reaffirm importance of state action in combating Trump administration • Michigan Advance
In a joint press conference on Wednesday, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul and Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, reemphasized the importance of the lega...
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January 23, 2026 at 4:57 AM
I'm going to be doing everything I can to work with other members of law enforcement to ensure that we are protecting the public from these illegal actions by the federal government.
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Filing false claims impacts not only patients and providers, but also contributes to increased costs of healthcare and medical insurance for everybody.
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Former Oxford Recovery Center CEO charged with nine counts of health care fraud, AG says
Each count carries a potential penalty of up to four years in prison and/or a $50,000 fine.
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January 22, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Filing false claims impacts not only patients and providers, but also contributes to increased costs of healthcare and medical insurance for everybody.
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There is nothing “edgy” about AI that generates sexual images of minors.
These tools are illegal, dangerous, and must be stopped.
These tools are illegal, dangerous, and must be stopped.
January 22, 2026 at 12:59 AM
There is nothing “edgy” about AI that generates sexual images of minors.
These tools are illegal, dangerous, and must be stopped.
These tools are illegal, dangerous, and must be stopped.
Every child deserves a quality education.
I will continue to hold the Trump administration accountable for their illegal and reckless attacks on public education.
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I will continue to hold the Trump administration accountable for their illegal and reckless attacks on public education.
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Nessel, superintendents call Trump policies destabilizing for public education at roundtable • Michigan Advance
Cuts to programs like SNAP, funding uncertainty for schools and the threat of immigration enforcement actions were among the most pressing issues that superintendents from around the state presented t...
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January 21, 2026 at 11:52 PM
Every child deserves a quality education.
I will continue to hold the Trump administration accountable for their illegal and reckless attacks on public education.
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I will continue to hold the Trump administration accountable for their illegal and reckless attacks on public education.
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My office is committed to ensuring that survivors' voices are heard and that any criminal acts uncovered are thoroughly investigated and, when possible, prosecuted.
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Nessel investigation seeks truth, accountability for harms at Michigan Native boarding schools • Michigan Advance
In an effort to bring truth and accountability into an oft-ignored piece of Michigan’s history, the Department of Attorney General is pursuing a criminal investigation into Native American boarding sc...
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January 21, 2026 at 4:11 PM
My office is committed to ensuring that survivors' voices are heard and that any criminal acts uncovered are thoroughly investigated and, when possible, prosecuted.
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The Trump Administration continues their playbook to illegally condition congressionally appropriated funding, the states' own taxpayer funds, to advance their political agenda.
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Michigan AG Nessel joins lawsuit against Trump admin HHS over 'discriminatory' policy towards transgender people
Nessel, joined by 11 other states, sues HHS over claims that Trump's executive order unlawfully discriminates against transgender individuals.
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January 17, 2026 at 9:35 PM
The Trump Administration continues their playbook to illegally condition congressionally appropriated funding, the states' own taxpayer funds, to advance their political agenda.
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This troubling pattern of willfully disregarding lawful injunctions is nothing new for the Trump Administration.
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Michigan AG Dana Nessel seeks court action against Trump administration for 'disregarding' SNAP privacy order
Despite a court ruling that the Trump admin cannot force states to hand over personal information on SNAP recipients, Nessel says the administration is still trying.
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January 17, 2026 at 9:29 PM
This troubling pattern of willfully disregarding lawful injunctions is nothing new for the Trump Administration.
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Coming forward to report a sexual assault takes extraordinary courage.
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Marquette man gets decades in prison for sexual assault of minor
The 69-year-old man was convicted in October of assaulting a minor who lived in the same Houghton County home between 1993 and 1996.
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January 15, 2026 at 11:37 PM
Coming forward to report a sexual assault takes extraordinary courage.
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The Detroit Auto Show brings large crowds to downtown Detroit, so it's imperative that visitors are aware of fraudsters. Planning your parking ahead of time is the best way to avoid parking scams.
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AG Nessel advises Detroit Auto Show attendees to be aware of parking scams
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning attendees to be on the lookout for potential parking scams during the Detroit Auto Show.
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January 15, 2026 at 6:14 PM
The Detroit Auto Show brings large crowds to downtown Detroit, so it's imperative that visitors are aware of fraudsters. Planning your parking ahead of time is the best way to avoid parking scams.
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When employees steal from their employers, they jeopardize not only the victimized businesses but also the livelihoods of their coworkers.
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Wyandotte man pleads guilty to embezzling $166K from employer
Jason Garza admitted to offering customers unauthorized discounts through mobile payment apps and keeping the money from Montway Auto Transport in Canton Township.
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January 15, 2026 at 5:39 PM
When employees steal from their employers, they jeopardize not only the victimized businesses but also the livelihoods of their coworkers.
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There must be a complete and independent investigation into the killing of Renee Good in Minnesota.
January 15, 2026 at 1:58 AM
There must be a complete and independent investigation into the killing of Renee Good in Minnesota.
Federal immigration enforcement should not make people afraid of our courts.
I’m urging the Michigan Supreme Court to ban ICE arrests in courthouses. www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFDn...
I’m urging the Michigan Supreme Court to ban ICE arrests in courthouses. www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFDn...
Fear of ICE arrests at courthouses stalls prosecutions, says Michigan AG Dana Nessel
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January 15, 2026 at 1:20 AM
Federal immigration enforcement should not make people afraid of our courts.
I’m urging the Michigan Supreme Court to ban ICE arrests in courthouses. www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFDn...
I’m urging the Michigan Supreme Court to ban ICE arrests in courthouses. www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFDn...