# Line 5 Tunnel Under Legal Scrutiny | Detroit News

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Podcast: [Detroit News Today  | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/detroit-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7476185)
Published: 2026-09-09T14:06:38+00:00
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Michigan’s environmental department is re-examining permits for Enbridge’s controversial Line 5 oil tunnel after a state Supreme Court ruling demanded deeper scrutiny of its environmental impacts. Governor Whitmer called the tunnel plan “untenable,” urging Enbridge to find safer alternatives to move oil across the Straits of Mackinac, warning that years of legal battles lie ahead. Tribes and environmental groups, long opposed to the project, see the court’s decision as overdue justice — they argue the Straits, sacred to Indigenous communities, was wrongly handed over to a company with a troubled track record. The state’s environmental director confirmed permits may need revision, with construction halted until legal questions are resolved. Whitmer stressed that protecting the Great Lakes outweighs short-term profits — even if it means sacrificing immediate economic gains. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d852ce662ce403db

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