Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel

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. Follow updates on all of our federal suits at mi.gov/agfederalactio…

This week, the Michigan Department of Attorney General welcomed a group of 4-H students exploring careers in criminal justice and public policy. Thoughtful questions, fresh ideas, and a promising next generation of public servants.

Today, Jason Garza, of Wyandotte, was sentenced to 24 to 240 months’ incarceration after pleading guilty to ten felony charges for embezzling more than $166K from his employer, Montway Auto Transport, announced @miattygen Dana Nessel. Read more at go.mi.gov/tvtv02164

Today, Michigan Department of Corrections inmate Vincent Smothers, 45, was sentenced to 14-58 months’ incarceration for possessing a contraband cell phone, announced @miattygen Dana Nessel. Read more at go.mi.gov/mc3m62163

@MIAttyGen Dana Nessel is challenging the EPA’s unlawful attempt to rescind its landmark 2009 Endangerment Finding and repeal all motor vehicles greenhouse gas standards.

Today is Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan for Muslims worldwide. This means the end of fasting until sundown. Muslims celebrate with food, celebrations & by reflecting on the lessons learned during Ramadan. ##EidAlFitr #Ramadan

In 1967, Katherine Switzer ran the Boston Marathon despite a chorus of non-believers who said a woman couldn’t do it. And despite being assaulted by a man trying to remove her from the race. But she finished & changed the face of women’s athletics forever. #Women’sHistoryHeroes

#GlobalRecyclingDay is when we come together to put our planet first. Recycling is a global issue. Let’s protect Earth's natural resources. Commit to reusing more & wasting less. It’s good for our water, our air, our animals & ourselves. #Sustainability #ReduceReuseRecycle

Shawn Wilmoth of Warren was sentenced to 4 to 20 years’ incarceration after being convicted of conducting a criminal enterprise and defrauding gubernatorial and judicial candidates in the 2022 election cycle, announced @miattygen Dana Nessel. Read more at go.mi.gov/3yfrn2157

Today, Terrance Brown Jr., 29, of Detroit, was arraigned for allegedly using his previous position as a certified nursing assistant to steal a 68‑year‑old nursing home resident’s debit card, announced @miattygen Dana Nessel. Read more at go.mi.gov/4ta9n2151

@MIAttyGen Dana Nessel was honored to receive the 2025 Brand Protection Hero Award, celebrating the work of the department’s FORCE Team to combat organized retail crime, at the annual Summit for @MSUACAPP Center this afternoon.

It’s Small Business Development Centers Day. Over 96% of MI's total businesses are small enterprises. They provide jobs & help fuel local economies. Give a small business your today. Business owners, protect your business from ID theft. #MichiganBusiness mi.gov/agidentitytheft

Phillip Lee Sprague of Farwell, was arraigned on one count of Embezzlement by an Agent $100Kor More, a 20-yr felony, and two counts of Embezzlement by an Agent $50K or More but Less Than $100K, each a 15-yr felony, announced @miattygen Dana Nessel. More at go.mi.gov/do7am2141

@miattygen released a statement after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit largely upheld a lower court order blocking the Trump administration’s illegal effort to categorically block trillions of dollars in essential federal funding to states: go.mi.gov/onptg2135go.mi…

Today, following Google’s announcement of its data center plans in Wayne County’s Van Buren Township, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following statement. Read more at go.mi.gov/33zaj2131

@MIAttyGen Dana Nessel today issued a new consumer alert after third-party entities requested access to businesses through the @michiganLARA MiBusiness Registry Portal. Read more at go.mi.gov/ykoxm2130

Yesterday, Terry Alvin Kaufman, 72, of Bad Axe, pled no contest to embezzling and converting funds he received for prepaid funerals and funeral insurance policies, announced @miattygen Dana Nessel. Read more at go.mi.gov/47epc2129

@miattygen Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 16 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit challenging unlawful actions by HUD, including threats to withhold funding from state & local fair housing enforcement agencies. Read more at go.mi.gov/o5hzf2128

Josiah Capetillo, 24, of Jackson, was sentenced on March 13 to 3-20 years’ incarceration for his role in a criminal organization responsible for the thefts of vehicles across Michigan, announced @miattygen Dana Nessel. Read more at go.mi.gov/3cuc92127

It’s St. Patrick’s Day! Time to channel your inner leprechaun. Let’s spread cheer, joy & lots of luck today -- responsibly. Eating, drinking, or wearing something green wouldn’t hurt either. #StPatricksDay #IrishVibes