Nessel continued her battle against the Trump administration’s actions on Tuesday, March 25th, joining coalitions in filing two legal challenges: a preliminary injunction aimed at halting the dismantling of the Department of Education, and a separate motion to enforce protections against what she called illegal and harmful disruptions to FEMA grant funding.

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Nessel says in a press release that Michigan stands to lose roughly $1.5 billion in federal education support if the Department of Education goes poof – money that she says props up special ed services, Early On programs for toddlers, and a laundry list of programs from migrant education to rural aid.

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“This executive order is just another illegal attempt by Donald Trump to unilaterally strip essential services from millions of students,” Nessel thundered in her press release, tossing in everything from Pell Grants to community learning centers for good measure.

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If defunding education wasn’t enough drama for one day, Nessel also re-upped another lawsuit claiming that FEMA funds are being slow-walked through a “manual review process.” She says Michigan State Police alone are being denied $111.6 million in reimbursements, with other agencies stuck in similar limbo.

Even with a court order, Nessel says FEMA is still playing keep-away with funding and she declared in her statement, “Even with the preliminary injunction that we secured, the Trump administration is still withholding FEMA grants to the Michigan State Police, vital funds that law enforcement depends on to assist Michiganders during disasters, prepare for emergencies, and strengthen homeland security. By continuing to illegally block these grants, the administration is undoubtedly making our state less safe.”

Nessel went on to say, “While Donald Trump and his administration may believe they can ignore the rule of law, my coalition and I are here to remind them that is not the case. I will keep fighting on behalf of all Michiganders until this crucial funding is released.”

Defender of democracy or political performer?

Critics say Dana Nessel’s continued attacks on President Trump reek of political grandstanding – maybe even a warm-up act for a future Senate or gubernatorial run. Supporters claim she’s just defending the Constitution and protecting Michiganders. But one thing’s clear: Nessel’s courtroom crusade against Trump isn’t over. If you thought this sequel was the grand finale, don’t change the channel – she’s likely already scripting the next installment.