Attorneys and advocates cheer Michigan Supreme Court decision demanding new Line 5 permit review

By: Kyle Davidson

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: August 3, 2026

Words: 746

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago


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Following the Michigan Supreme Court’s Friday ruling striking down state energy regulators’ decision to permit the Line 5 tunnel project, pipeline opponents convened to celebrate the decision and talk about the next steps.

The controversial pipeline runs from Superior, Wisconsin to Sarnia, Ontario, with a 4.5-mile segment of dual pipelines running through the Straits of Mackinac, where Lake Michigan and Lake Huron meet.

Bay Mills Indian Community President Whitney Gravelle, Michigan Climate Action …

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