Michigan drops charges against pro-Palestine US student protesters

The Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel surprisingly dropped charges against seven student protesters from a pro-Palestinian protest in 2024 after legal delays and describing the case as "circus-like." Despite initial claims of committing crimes, the students were charged with trespassing and resisting police but were deemed peaceful protesters. Nessel's decision stemmed from her belief that pursuing these cases was not efficient use of resources. The case became a symbol of broader tensions between the government and protesters, highlighting concerns over free speech and possible bias within her agency.