Line 5 opponents challenge state environmental department permits, calling them ‘legally deficient’

By: Kyle Davidson

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: September 11, 2026

Words: 595

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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As state officials scrutinize permits that would allow a Canadian energy company to build a tunnel beneath the Straits of Mackinac, four Tribal Nations and a host of environmental groups have filed a challenge in hopes of overturning the state’s decision.

On Thursday, The Bay Mills Indian Community, Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians and Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians submitted a …

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