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 (the “CIU”) investigates claims of innocence to determine whether there is clear and convincing new evidence that the convicted defendant was not the person who committed the offense.
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.
The Task Force launched in 2019 and consists of more than 55 different organizations in the public, private and nonprofit sectors - all working together to combat elder abuse.
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.
Knowing how to guard your personal information is your first line of defense against identity theft.
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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March 17, 2025
LANSING – In the latest episode of their recently launched podcast, Pantsuits and Lawsuits, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes break down the unprecedented mass firings sweeping through federal agencies, including the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Centers for Disease Control, and the nation's nuclear weapons programs.
With government stability and public safety hanging in the balance, the attorneys general spoke with Max Rose, an Afghanistan war veteran, Senior Advisor for the VetVoice Foundation and former U.S. Congressman, to unpack the real-world consequences of these sweeping layoffs. Rose shares insight into how the mass firings are affecting veterans, government efficiency, and national security.
The episode also explores the mounting legal challenges against the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), examining what’s at stake for Americans who rely on these essential services. Attorneys General Nessel and Mayes led a coalition of 14 states in filing a lawsuit challenging the unlawful delegation of executive power to Elon Musk last month. They also joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing President Donald Trump and numerous federal agencies for conducting illegal mass layoffs of federal probationary employees.
“It was incredibly insightful talking to Max about what it’s like on the ground for federal employees facing this illegal, unprecedented upheaval,” Nessel said. “These mass firings aren’t just bureaucratic shake-ups in Washington, D.C. They are decisions with real consequences, including for our veterans, who are losing access to essential services and being cast aside after dedicating their careers to serving this country.”
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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