Supreme Court Sides with Nessel Over Enbridge in Line 5 Lawsuit

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The Supreme Court sided with Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel in a lawsuit against Enbridge Energy regarding the aging Line 5 pipeline. The unanimous decision found that Enbridge waited too long to move its legal dispute with Nessel's lawsuit aiming to shut down the pipeline to federal courts. This decision is a significant development in the case, which will likely impact the pipeline's future.

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Supreme Court Sides With Nessel Over Enbridge , Moving Line 5 Lawsuit Back to Michigan

Media Coverage · April 22, 2026

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel in a lawsuit against Enbridge Energy over the aging Line 5 pipeline, moving the case back to state court. The court found that Enbridge missed a 30-day deadline to move the case to federal court, allowing Nessel's lawsuit to proceed. This decision is significant for the future of the pipeline, which has faced concerns over potential oil spills.

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• • Supreme Court Decision
• • Line 5 Pipeline
• • Enbridge Energy

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The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel in a lawsuit against Enbridge Energy over the aging Line 5 pipeline, moving the case back to state court. The court found that Enbridge missed a 30-day deadline to mo

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Supreme Court laid down a decision that sided with Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel in a lawsuit against Enbridge Energy regarding the aging Line 5 pipeline, moving the case back to state court. The unanimous decision found that Enbridge waited too long to move its legal dispute with Nessel’s lawsuit aiming to shut down the pipeline to federal courts, with the company missing a previous 30-day deadline to do so. Nessel originally filed the lawsuit in 2019 through the 30th Circuit Court in I

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Supreme Court Sides With Nessel Over Enbridge , Moving Line 5 Lawsuit Back to Michigan

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel in a lawsuit against Enbridge Energy over the aging Line 5 pipeline, moving the case back to state court. The court found that Enbridge missed a 30-day deadline to move the case to federal court, allowing Nessel's lawsuit to proceed. This decision is significant for the future of the pipeline, which has faced concerns over potential oil spills.

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Supreme Court Sides With Nessel Over Enbridge , Moving Line 5 Lawsuit Back to Michigan

Supreme Court laid down a decision that sided with Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel in a lawsuit against Enbridge Energy regarding the aging Line 5 pipeline, moving the case back …

Apr 22, 2026 · 2 min read