ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan celebrates a major decision by the U.S. Supreme Court, sending the long-delayed Michigan Line 5 lawsuit back to state court, where it always belonged. In a unanimous decision, led by Justice Sonia Sotomayor, the court rejected Enbridge's argument to transfer a Line 5 ruling out of Michigan state court.

"For years, Enbridge has deployed an endless series of legal maneuvers aimed at delaying justice by running out the clock at Michigan taxpayers expense," said Beth Wallace, climate and energy director for the National Wildlife Federation "This ruling is a resounding rejection of those stall tactics, which have not only cost Michigan time and money, every day that Line 5 is illegally operating, but also needlessly jeopardizing our communities and wildlife" 

Since taking office, Attorney General Dana Nessel has played a pivotal role in ongoing efforts to protect the Great Lakes from the risks posed by Enbridge's Line 5 pipeline. The Supreme Court’s decision marks a significant milestone in that effort and reinforces the importance of state-led action to safeguard the water, wildlife, and way of life of the Great Lakes.