The Michigan Department of Attorney General (DAG) works tirelessly to protect and serve the people of Michigan. The DAG handles a wide range of legal matters from civil and criminal cases, to providing legal counsel to state agencies and officers, to advocating for crime victims.
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 (CIU) reviews cases where someone is saying they did not commit the crime(s) of which they were convicted. There must be new evidence that shows they did not commit the crime. This new evidence must rise to the legal standard of "clear and convincing" evidence of innocence.
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.
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.
Michigan's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), MCL 15.231 et seq, provides that requesters can receive copies or make inspections of most public records of public bodies upon written request.
The Open Meetings Act (OMA) took effect January 1, 1977. In enacting the OMA, the Legislature promoted a new era in governmental accountability and fostered openness in government to enhance responsible decision making.1 Nothing in the OMA prohibits a public body from adopting an ordinance, resolution, rule, or charter provision that requires a greater degree of openness relative to public body meetings than the standards provided for in the OMA. 2
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June 29, 2026
LANSING – Since the Trump administration took office in January 2025, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has taken action to protect the rights, services, and federal funding that Michigan residents depend on. Following numerous successful challenges to illegal policies by the Trump administration, she is highlighting the actions the Department of Attorney General has taken to defend Michiganders and uphold the rule of law.
Attorney General Nessel has filed 56 lawsuits challenging illegal federal actions and recouped more than $3.453 billion in Michigan taxpayer money. Through this litigation, her office has secured nearly 40 wins through court orders or the federal government withdrawing or reversing unlawful policies following challenges. These lawsuits span a wide range of critical issues and have protected Michigan residents from the dismantlement of public services, the erosion of privacy, and violations of constitutional rights.
“I will not stand idly by while the Trump administration threatens the well-being of Michigan residents and upends the rule of law,” said Attorney General Nessel. “My office has fought to ensure that billions in funding continue to rightfully reach Michiganders. Whether we are defending public education, healthcare, disaster relief, or your constitutional rights, our priority has and will continue to be protecting the people of this state.”
Through numerous lawsuits, Attorney General Nessel has preserved funding for statewide library services, disaster mitigation, public health, education, mental health resources for students, medical research funding, and services for crime victims. Other actions protected funding for wind energy projects, electric vehicle infrastructure, and state energy programs. The Attorney General has also successfully blocked illegal terms and conditions on funding Michiganders rely on, including transportation, disaster relief, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and housing assistance.
Attorney General Nessel has also blocked policies detrimental to residents, including unlawful tariffs, the construction of an ICE detention center in Romulus, and the imposition of a $100,000 tax payment on new H-1B visa petitions that alleviate nationwide labor shortages in frontline fields. Additional lawsuits halted the slashing of AmeriCorps services, the reinterpretation of a decades-old law governing access to social services, the dismantling of the Department of Health and Human Services, and attempts to limit birthright citizenship, which the Supreme Court is expected to rule on this week.
The Attorney General’s actions have further protected the personal information of Michigan residents who use Medicaid and SNAP and preserved the state’s ability to administer programs without unlawful federal intrusion. The Department of Attorney General has additionally successfully fought federal actions that violate constitutional rights, including attempts to eliminate access to transgender care for young people, impose sweeping voting restrictions nationwide, and interfere with states' constitutional authority to administer elections.
To help Michiganders stay informed, the Department created the Federal Actions Tracker. The tracker provides up-to-date information on the Attorney General's legal actions in response to unlawful federal policies and orders.
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Litigation and manufactured “settlement” agreement designed to create a taxpayer funded windfall for President Trump and his family