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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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Opioid addiction knows no social or economic barriers; it doesn’t care about race or gender. It claims young and old alike. The Michigan Department of Attorney General is committed to fighting this crisis.
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December 17, 2025
LANSING – A federal judge has blocked the Trump Administration’s efforts to penalize states with millions of dollars in fines related to their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) operations. On November 26, Attorney General Nessel joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in suing the Trump Administration after it attempted to cut off SNAP benefits for tens of thousands of lawful permanent residents. On December 10, the Administration reversed itself and issued new guidance, confirming that lawful permanent residents – including former refugees and asylees – remain eligible for SNAP benefits. Despite that reversal, the Administration continued to threaten states with millions of dollars in fines, claiming that states had missed a required “grace period” for implementing the new guidance, even though the final guidance was not issued until December 10.
“The Trump Administration has once again folded, walking back their illegal guidance in the face of this lawsuit, ensuring impacted families across Michigan and the country will continue to receive the SNAP benefits they need to feed their families,” Nessel said. “Even after folding, the USDA decided to violate its own regulations and sow more chaos and confusion through its see-sawing eligibility requirements. I’m relieved the Court recognized the absurd implementation period USDA attempted to place on States, and my office will continue to stand up for Michiganders against such blatantly illegal policies by the federal government.”
On December 15, the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon issued an order extending the grace period to its legally correct duration and temporarily blocking those penalties. The Court’s decision prohibits the federal government’s efforts to impose severe financial penalties on states and protects the continued operation of SNAP programs while the case proceeds.
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