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 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 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.
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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.
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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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June 09, 2025
LANSING — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has issued the following statement in response to President Trump's unlawful federalization of National Guard troops in California:
"President Trump has repeatedly fabricated national crises throughout this term in office as a pretext for acting with extraordinary emergency powers rightfully, and historically, reserved for true emergencies facing our country. The President has declared unfounded emergencies over our domestic energy supply, global trade deficits, both the Northern and Southern borders; all to command illegal authority and wield extreme domestic powers from the White House. In Los Angeles, the President is again manufacturing a national crisis to expand his command over Americans, and may be prepared to invoke the Insurrection Act.
"This is an affront to state sovereignty and domestic rule of law and should not be acceptable to the people of California or anywhere in America.
"To any Michiganders planning, coordinating, or encouraging protest activity to publicly denounce this abuse of power by the President, I urge you to demonstrate peacefully, and in accordance with the law. Get your permits, and make your statement where you are lawfully allowed to express yourself, where private businesses or institutions will not have you forcibly removed before you’ve made your point. Amplify our voices with the strength of your numbers and your message, not property damage and destruction of community resources others depend upon. And comply with police orders if confronted by members of law enforcement—violence against law enforcement officers and unlawful obstruction of their efforts put all involved in danger and destroy the purpose of peaceful protest.
"This administration will seek any open door to land federalized enforcement in our communities, as made clear in California. Peaceful protests can accomplish many great things, but when civil disobedience leads to property damage and violence, our voices cease to be heard. We cannot invite this overreaching federal administration into our towns where our neighbors may be already vulnerable. The Michigan Department of Attorney General stands ready to vigorously fight back against any illegal federalization of our National Guard or the unwarranted invitation of the military onto Michigan streets."
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