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Line 5 Legal Battle Heats Up | Milwaukee News
Bad River Ojibwe Band, backed by environmental groups and the League of Women Voters, is suing Wisconsin’s DNR to block Enbridge’s Line 5 reroute at four critical water crossings near the reservation. The lawsuit argues Enbridge illegally bypassed land ownership rules by leasing water rights instead of owning the land — a violation under Wisconsin law. While Enbridge claims it followed all regulations and is merely a co-applicant, critics say it’s exploiting loopholes. Construction remains halted at those sites amid fears of environmental harm, especially after a recent spill near the area…
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