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Dana Nessel is the 54th Attorney General of Michigan, serving since January 1, 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, she is the first openly LGBTQ person and the first Jewish individual to be elected to statewide office in Michigan. Before her tenure as Attorney General, Nessel was a criminal prosecutor and civil rights attorney, notably representing the plaintiffs in DeBoer v. Snyder, a case that contributed to the legalization of same-sex marriage nationwide.
In her role as Attorney General, Nessel has focused on consumer protection, civil rights, and environmental issues. She established the Fair Michigan Justice Project to prosecute hate crimes against the LGBTQ community and has taken legal action to uphold voting rights and environmental standards in the state.
On January 21, 2025, Nessel joined 17 other state attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to block President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship, emphasizing the constitutional right granted by the 14th Amendment.
Michigan joins lawsuit defense of NPR and PBS amid federal public media funding cuts executive order, citing critical access issues in rural and tribal communities. State Attorneys General Push Back Against Executive Order Targeting Public Media LANSING — Michigan Attorney General …
A Chilean national, Ignacio Ruiz-Saldias, received a 10-20 year sentence for orchestrating sophisticated home invasions in affluent Michigan neighborhoods, highlighting concerns over international crime rings targeting wealthy communities across the United States.
Michigan AG Dana Nessel challenges $436 million electric rate hike, calling out corporate overreach and defending consumers. Consumers Energy’s Historic $436 Million Rate Hike Request Faces State Scrutiny Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has intervened in Consumers Energy’s proposed $436 million …
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has sued Roku for allegedly violating children’s privacy laws by collecting personal data without parental consent. Roku rebuts these claims, asserting its commitment to viewer privacy and denying the illegal use of children’s data.
Attorney General Dana Nessel launches a public tracker spotlighting federal actions under Trump and their legal implications for Michigan residents. Federal Actions Tracker Raises Stakes for Trump-era Legal Challenges LANSING, MI – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is escalating her efforts …
Michigan launches reporting form to collect data on Social Security benefit delays and service breakdowns amid federal workforce cuts. Social Security Disruptions Spur Michigan to Take Action LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has unveiled a new tool aimed …
Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined 17 other AGs to oppose the SAVE Act, arguing it threatens voter access by requiring proof of citizenship to register. The law could disenfranchise millions, particularly affecting marginalized communities and active-duty military voters.
Michigan’s Consumers Energy seeks another rate hike shortly after a $154 million increase approval. Attorney General Dana Nessel criticizes the new request process, highlighting consumer burdens and transparency issues. Broader concerns about utility rate practices continue.
Michigan regulators approved a $154 million utility rate hike for Consumers Energy, increasing residential electric bills by 2.8%. Critics argue this frequent rate increase burdens consumers, amidst broader economic pressures and high energy costs throughout the state.
Michigan AG Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general defending Pennsylvania’s law restricting concealed carry for those under 21. The legal battle could affect similar gun laws nationwide, as states seek to maintain authority over firearm regulations for public safety.
