Since the Trump Administration took office in January 2025, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has taken action to protect the rights





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*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:*
September 8, 2025




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Attorney General Nessel Protects Michigan Residents, Preserves $1.8 Billion in Funding Through Federal Lawsuits

*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. Through 32 lawsuits challenging illegal federal directives and executive orders, Attorney General Nessel, working alongside coalitions of Democratic attorneys general, has fought against actions that violate the law and harm Michigan communities. To date, relief has been granted in 15 of these cases, ranging from preliminary injunctions to the Trump Administration delaying or reversing unlawful policy.

“These lawsuits have already secured $1.8 billion for Michigan, protecting vital services like healthcare, education, and public safety from unconstitutional actions by the Trump Administration,” Nessel said. “This isn’t politics – it's about defending what Michigan families rely on each and every day. If we were to turn a blind eye to these illegal actions, millions of residents would be left vulnerable, without the resources they need. I will continue to fight, for as long as I am able, to ensure our communities are protected and our funding is preserved.” 

These lawsuits have so far collectively preserved $1.8 billion for Michigan and prevented devastating cuts to healthcare, public safety, education, disaster recovery, and research programs. Attorney General Nessel’s legal efforts have secured funding and protections for programs crucial to Michigan residents, including:  


* $25 million in reimbursements for local school district building upgrades; [ [link removed] ]
* $111 million to the Michigan State Police for previous disaster relief & clean up; [ [link removed] ]
* $317 million after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) demanded states agree to assist with their immigration initiatives [ [link removed] ] through DHS/FEMA grant terms;
* $4.7 million to protect 75% of the state’s total budget for statewide library services [ [link removed] ];
* $226 million to prevent the National Institute of Health from removing funding for indirect costs in over 1,800 Michigan-based scientific studies and treatments; [ [link removed] ]
* $520 million after the Department of Transportation demanded States agree to assist with immigration initiatives [ [link removed] ] through transportation grant terms;
* $15 million in grants for AmeriCorps programs [ [link removed] ] and ensuring fiscal year 2025 funds were apportioned and obligated to grantees;
* $379 million to support mental health and substance use disorder programs and vaccination clinics; [ [link removed] ]
* $171 million released for Title funds for Michigan schools; [ [link removed] ] and
* $29 million for the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program, designed to protect communities from natural disasters before they strike. [ [link removed] ] 

To check the status of ongoing litigation, visit the Department of Attorney General’s Federal Actions Tracker [ [link removed] ].

 

 

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