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Michigan Supreme Court Weighs Enbridge Pipeline Shutdown Lawsuit

4/23/2026

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The Michigan Supreme Court is considering a lawsuit to shut down a section of Enbridge's Line 5 pipeline beneath the Straits of Mackinac.
The case was initiated in 2019 by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, citing safety concerns after Enbridge acknowledged coating gaps since 2014.
Enbridge seeks permits for a protective tunnel and has begun rerouting around the Bad River Band's reservation, drawing opposition from environmental groups.

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Story summary

The Michigan Supreme Court is considering a lawsuit to shut down a section of Enbridge's Line 5 pipeline beneath the Straits of Mackinac.
The case was initiated in 2019 by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, citing safety concerns after Enbridge acknowledged coating gaps since 2014.
Enbridge seeks permits for a protective tunnel and has begun rerouting around the Bad River Band's reservation, drawing opposition from environmental groups.