AG Nessel announced Assistant Attorney General Nimish R. Ganatra (PNG) as the new head of the Department of Attorney General’s Hate Crimes and Domestic Terrorism Unit. Following recent reports of suspected hate bias across the state, including a confrontation with a Muslim candidate in Dearborn Heights and distribution of antisemitic flyers in Berkley, AG Nessel is also urging residents to report threats, suspicious activity, and acts of bias-motivated violence to local law enforcement and the Unit. 

“I am incredibly proud to welcome Nimish to lead our Hate Crimes and Domestic Terrorism Unit. As a veteran prosecutor, he brings decades of experience fighting for Michigan residents. With him at the helm, our Unit will continue its great work of diligently investigating and prosecuting these crimes to the fullest extent possible. No one should fear for their safety because of who they are or where they worship. I encourage anyone with knowledge of a hate crime to contact my office.” -AG Nessel