Nessel sues to defend critical consumer protection efforts
Published: December 25, 2025
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of
attorneys general in suing the Trump administration to stop the complete
defunding of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), which has
returned more than $21 billion improperly taken from over 205 million
Americans throughout its 14-year existence.
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Human Trafficking Commission sets 2026 meeting dates
December 25, 2025The Michigan Human Trafficking Commission has scheduled six upcoming meetings in 2026, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Meetings of the Commission are held at the Williams Building at 525 W. Ottawa Street and are accessible remotely via Microsoft Teams.
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ABA 2026 Impacto Award to be presented in February
December 25, 2025The American Bar Association Commission on Hispanic Rights and Responsibilities will present legal giants Norma V. Cantú and Iván Espinoza-Madrigal with the 2026 Impacto Award at the inaugural Titans for Change Gala during the 2026 ABA Midyear Meeting in San Antonio. The gala will be held Feb. 7, 2026, at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk.
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Library welcomes bestselling author as part of caregiver-focused programming
December 25, 2025This January, Rochester Hills Public Library (RHPL) presents a three-part programming series on caregiving, kicking off on Thursday, January 8, at 7 p.m. with a visit from New York Times bestselling author Catherine Newman.
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