AG Report 5.15.2025

Nessel Explains Dropping Charges Against Anti-Israel Protestors

Last week’s newsletter highlighted how some of the worst behavior from anti-Israel protesters is occurring in blue cities and states, where authorities often fail to pursue charges against those committing violations. One example was Michigan’s Democratic Attorney General, Dana Nessel, dropping charges against protesters at the University of Michigan. Shortly after, Nessel appeared at an event and was asked to explain her decision. I urge readers to listen to the full exchange, but here’s a summary:

Nessel believes the protesters committed crimes, but the judge in the case delayed proceedings based on an absurd accusation that Nessel must be biased against the protesters because she is Jewish. Additionally, Nessel explained that she and her staff faced significant harassment for bringing the charges. Given that the charges were minor, she decided it wasn’t worth continuing to pursue them.

This suggests that outside agitators can disrupt the pursuit of justice through harassment campaigns, and the legal system is being abused to shield these perpetrators.

Free Speech in the UK

While debates about speech rights in the U.S., particularly regarding immigration issues, continue, they pale in comparison to the lack of such rights in many other countries, including Western allies like the United Kingdom. A striking example emerged this week when Kent Police admitted that a caution they issued in 2023 was a “mistake.”