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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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August 22, 2025
LANSING – In the latest episode of their podcast, Pantsuits and Lawsuits, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes take listeners behind the scenes of their relentless legal battle against what they describe as “the most unconstitutional administration in American history.” In just six months, the attorneys general have filed more than 25 lawsuits against the Trump Administration to protect residents from unlawful actions and illegal federal funding cuts.
Through successful litigation, Michigan has preserved $1.6 billion and Arizona $1.2 billion in federal funding for vital programs. These dollars support healthcare, education, infrastructure, and public safety. Among the most significant Michigan court victories are:
In many cases, the Trump administration has abandoned its efforts after initial court defeats rather than pursuing appeals – a pattern the attorneys general attribute partly to staffing challenges at the Department of Justice, where many experienced attorneys have departed.
"In Michigan, our lawsuits have already preserved more than $1.6 billion that the federal government attempted to illegally withhold from our residents," Nessel said. "Now, most of those funds have been returned to our state, where they rightfully belong, to help fund our roads, education and healthcare. That is a substantial victory for taxpayers, and I will continue to fight to protect our constituents and uphold the rule of law."
The attorneys general also discuss their ongoing efforts to block the administration's alarming and aggressive data collection efforts. They detail federal attempts to use sensitive, personal information from the Department of Treasury, Internal Revenue Service, Medicaid, and SNAP programs for immigration enforcement.
New episodes of Pantsuits and Lawsuits are released biweekly to break down complex legal topics in a way that is engaging, informative, and accessible to listeners. With their blend of expertise, humor, and straight talk, the attorneys general explore major legal cases, analyze state and national policy debates and discuss how attorneys general help shape justice. Through these discussions, listeners will gain a behind-the-scenes look at the work attorneys general do to serve and protect their communities.
The latest episode is available now on major podcast platforms.
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Attorney General Nessel Joins 21 Attorneys General In Suing Trump Administration for Attempting to Block Access to More Than $1 Billion Nationwide for Victims and Survivors of Crimes