but it goes much further than that including acts of violence against law enforcement themselves. >> we have about 30 seconds left. what specifically are you doing at this point or how are you preparing to protect the polls on election day? >> well, we are working in conjunction with state police, county prosecutors, municipal police departments and i would like to send this message to your viewers, if you plan to vote in the state of michigan and i will say this for states all across the country where attorneys general are very engaged, we will ensure that it is safe and secure and that you can vote without threat and that is more important to us right now than virtually anything. >> attorney general dana nessel, thank you for the update and the status of the situation in michigan. we appreciate your time. please stay safe. coronavirus cases and hospitalizations surging across the country. nine states with a record hospitalizations. cnn's coverage continues right after this.