Michigan AG addresses election integrity amid Trump lawsuits
DETROIT โ As ballots continue to be counted across the country, day two after Election Day has been filled with legal challenges -- including in Michigan. Donald Trumpโs campaign filed a lawsuit in Michigan Wednesday to stop counting ballots over a claim that a poll challenger was denied access to view ballots being counted. โThese are frivolous filings, and Judge Stephens, I think, seemed to appreciate that and summarily disposed of this case,โ Nessel said. More: Michigan judge denies Trump campaign request to stop counting ballotsNessel is also urging the public not to believe everything they see online, as people allege wrongdoing occurred in the ballot-counting process in Michigan and beyond. Related: Trump and allies spread falsehoods to cast doubt on electionThe Trump campaign has the ability to appeal Jude Stephens' decision, but nothing has been filed officially as of Thursday afternoon.
Michigan files lawsuit against 17 defendants for PFAS contamination
LANSING, Mich. โ Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed a lawsuit Tuesday in Washtenaw County Circuit Court against 17 defendants for damages and injury to the state caused by contamination caused by PFAS. Hereโs what you should knowThe lawsuit is the first legal action taken by Michigan against PFAS manufacturers. The lawsuit accuses 17 defendants of deliberately concealing the dangers of PFAS and withholding scientific evidence. โMichigan has been established as a national leader in identifying, monitoring and addressing contamination caused by PFAS. Whitmer and I take every legal and regulatory action necessary to protect the people and natural resources of our state.โ