The Michigan Attorney General has determined that a full and complete investigation of what happened within the Catholic Church is required. This investigation is and will continue to be independent, thorough, transparent, and prompt. My department and this investigation will find out who knew what, and when.
The Michigan Department of Attorney General utilizes the services of Special Assistant Attorneys General from time to time when the unique circumstances of a particular case create the need for specialized services not currently available within the department.
The Conviction Integrity Unit (the “CIU”) investigates claims of innocence to determine whether there is clear and convincing new evidence that the convicted defendant was not the person who committed the offense.
In Michigan, a victim is an individual who suffers direct or threatened physical, financial, or emotional harm as a result of the commission of a crime.
The Task Force launched in 2019 and consists of more than 55 different organizations in the public, private and nonprofit sectors - all working together to combat elder abuse.
The laws regarding expungement of criminal offenses in Michigan changed in major ways in April of 2021. This page is designed to help applicants navigate their way through the new laws, help them determine if they are eligible to have convictions expunged, to answer frequently asked questions about the new laws, and to provide links for resources and assistance.
To investigate and prosecute hate crimes by following up on every credible tip and offer departmental resources to assist local and federal law enforcement partners in this effort.
The Michigan Attorney General is leading the fight against this horrific crime by prosecuting the state's first-ever criminal cases under state law banning human trafficking in Michigan. Victims of human trafficking are in bondage through force, fraud or coercion, for the purpose of sex or labor exploitation.
Michigan Identity Theft Support
Michigan Attorney General's robocall initiative is leading several efforts to protect Michigan residents from the billion plus robocalls made to them every year.
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February 11, 2022
LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following statement following a U.S. District Court Northern District of California order that vacates a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's (the Service) rule that removed gray wolves from the list of endangered species:
"Michigan is proud to be home to approximately 700 gray wolves. These magnificent animals serve important roles in our Great Lakes ecosystems, and they show us that dedication to family is not unique to humans. I refused to stand idly by when the federal government tried to use the Great Lakes wolf recovery success story to remove needed Endangered Species Act protections for gray wolves in other states. The court rightfully ruled in favor of nationwide wolf recovery, and I applaud this development."
In July, AG Nessel took part in an amicus brief in the Wolf Delisting litigation fighting the Service's decision to remove gray wolves from the list of endangered species, arguing that the Service made this move contrary to the Endangered Species Act and to the detriment of gray wolf populations in other states.
In a ruling issued Thursday, the Court vacated the entire rule, keeping protections for Michigan wolves in place for now. The order is available on the Department of Attorney General's website.
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