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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.
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Elder abuse happens when someone hurts, ignores, or takes advantage of an older adult. This may be someone who is of advanced age or is vulnerable and unable to protect themselves due to a mental or physical issues.
An expungement is a way to remove past offenses from your public record. Expansions under the “Clean Slate” laws include eligibility for up to three felonies and unlimited misdemeanors, excluding certain assault or weapons offenses and felonies that carry a maximum sentence of life in prison.
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.
Knowing how to guard your personal information is your first line of defense against identity theft.
Michigan workers enjoy a wide variety of legal protections regarding issues at work. There are a number of state and federal statutes that protect their wages, safety, and well-being.
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.
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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January 27, 2026
LANSING – On Saturday, Judge Jane M. Beckering of the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan dismissed a Trump Administration lawsuit (PDF) that sought to prohibit the State of Michigan from filing state-law claims against the fossil fuel industry related to climate impacts. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit last year. Judge Beckering agreed with the Attorney General and dismissed the case, finding that the Court lacked subject matter jurisdiction under the Constitution to hear the case because the dispute was not ripe for adjudication and because the United States did not establish that it had standing to bring the case.
“This lawsuit was a cynical attempt by the Trump Administration to intimidate my office into abandoning our responsibility to hold powerful corporations accountable for putting profits ahead of the health, safety, and energy affordability of Michiganders,” said Attorney General Nessel. “I am relieved the Court saw through this and dismissed this frivolous case. My office will not be bullied, and we will continue to stand up for the people of Michigan, no matter how domineering the interests we face.”
While the Court dismissed the case based on jurisdiction, Judge Beckering also highlighted tobacco, opioid, lead paint, and previous climate litigation as examples of state attorney general public interest actions and noted the importance of State authority to litigate on behalf of the public welfare, even in areas with significant federal regulation.
Last week, Attorney General Nessel filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against BP, Chevron, Exxon Mobil, Shell, and the American Petroleum Institute alleging violations of the Sherman Antitrust Act, the Clayton Antitrust Act, and the Michigan Antitrust Reform Act. The Attorney General alleges the defendants acted as a cartel in an unlawful conspiracy in restraint of trade to forestall meaningful competition from renewable energy in order to maintain their dominance in the transportation energy market and primary energy markets in Michigan and nationally in order to reap windfall, and illegal, profits.
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Fossil Fuel Cartel conspired together to restrain trade and limit competition in violation of Federal and State Antitrust laws, driving up energy costs and limiting energy options for Michigan consumers.