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AG Nessel Argues to Bring Line 5 Case Back to Michigan

On Thursday, March 21, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and advocates will speak at a rally in Cincinnati before oral arguments for the Nessel v. Enbridge case in the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Video from the Rally Recorded on Thursday, March 21, 2024.

On Thursday, March 21, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and advocates held a rally in Cincinnati before oral arguments for the Nessel v. Enbridge case scheduled in the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Statements showcase the critical importance of allowing Michigan to protect the Great Lakes from a dangerous oil pipeline in the Straits of Mackinac and spotlight Attorney General Nessel’s leadership role in that fight.

While the future of America's most dangerous oil pipeline is at a crossroads, we stand at a pivotal moment in the fight to protect our Great Lakes and our climate from corporate polluters.

SPEAKERS

  • Dana Nessel, Michigan Attorney General
  • Andrea Pierce, Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians citizen and Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition
  • David Holtz, Sierra Club Board of Directors
  • Sean McBrearty, Coordinator - Oil & Water Don’t Mix, Michigan Director - Clean Water Action

Recorded Audio from the Courtroom

The hearing begins at 28:54. You can also watch on YouTube with an option to read the transcript.

News Roundup

Coverage of the rally and hearing went far and wide.

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