Line 5 Legal Battle Remains in Michigan State Courts
Justice Sotomayor noted Enbridge delayed jurisdictional change attempt.
Michigan AG Nessel sued in 2019 to void Enbridge's pipeline easement.
Ingham County Judge Jamo issued restraining order against Enbridge.
6th Circuit sent case back to Jamo in June 2024 for missed deadline.
Pipeline transports oil and gas between Superior, Wisconsin, and Sarnia, Ontario since 1953.
Wisconsin federal judge ordered Enbridge to shut down pipeline sections by 2027.
Enbridge appeals Wisconsin shutdown order to 7th Circuit.
Company plans to encase pipeline in protective tunnel under straits.
Michigan granted permits for tunnel project in 2023.
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