Whitmer attorneys dispute Enbridge argument that Michigan lacks authority to revoke Line 5 easement

By: Kyle Davidson

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: August 28, 2026

Words: 1,066

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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After a federal court ruling found Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s move to terminate the easement to operate the Line 5 pipeline in the Great Lakes unenforceable, the governor and the head of the Department of Natural Resource challenged the decision, filing further arguments with the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday.

In their initial brief filed in May, attorneys representing Whitmer and DNR Director Scott Bowen argued that Judge Robert Jonker of the …

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