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September 16, 2022

Federal Court Rules Enbridge Trespassed on Indigenous Land to Build Line 5 Pipeline
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In Wisconsin, a federal judge has ruled in favor of an Indigenous tribe
on the south shore of Lake Superior after it challenged construction of
Enbridge's Line 5 pipeline. Judge William Conley found the Bad River
Band of the Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians acted within its
rights when it revoked permission in 2013 for the pipeline to cross
tribal territory. The judge ruled the company is trespassing and must
pay damages.


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