AG Nessel filed an amicus brief in support of the emergency application filed by the Wayne County Prosecutor with the Michigan Supreme Court to reverse a recent Michigan Court of Appeals decision that struck down the state’s anti-terrorism statute. In her brief, Attorney General Nessel argues that the Court of Appeals’ decision is clearly erroneous, as prosecutors are already required through the statute to prove charged defendants intended to intimidate or coerce a civilian population or sought to influence or affect government conduct through intimidation or coercion. 

"There is no doubt that the anti-terrorism law has stopped threats that disrupt our state and has saved lives. It has been instrumental in prosecuting threats against schools, law enforcement, and judicial officers. Striking down this crucial law hinders my office’s ability and the ability of prosecutors in all 83 counties from doing their jobs to hold those who threaten our communities accountable, making Michigan less safe. Threats of terrorism are too serious to have an erroneous decision undermine law enforcement’s efforts to protect public safety, and I proudly stand with Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy to ensure this law remains in effect.” – AG Nessel