Dana Nessel

Amir Makled recently represented an activist charged by the Michigan Attorney General's office in relation to pro-Palestinian protests at the University of Michigan. Now, the civil rights attorney is seeking the Democratic nomination for the U-M's Board of Regents.

Michigan’s attorney general is encouraging residents to know their rights when dealing with immigration enforcement.

Michigan has been a part of more than 40 lawsuits on issues including birthright citizenship and restoring federal funding after attempted pauses.

In a formal opinion, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel says cuts to the current fiscal year budget that were ordered last month by the GOP-led House Appropriations Committee are unconstitutional.

More than a dozen states, including Michigan, have sued the Trump administration over a federal declaration that would end funding for healthcare providers who offer gender-affirming care.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Speaker of the House Matt Hall, and Attorney General Dana Nessel all made news in 2025. A look back at the year in Michigan politics… and what’s in store in the new year.

Attorney General Dana Nessel is asking the Michigan Public Service Commission to reconsider a set of rules for large-scale Consumers Energy electricity customers, including data centers.

The previous House budget would have cut Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy by 19%, while the adopted budget reduces the agency’s funding by 7%.

In the past, advocacy groups have given Michigan an “F” for the state’s laws against human trafficking.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel says the health system's decision is not only "cowardly," it may violate the state's antidiscrimination law.