A Wisconsin judge has ruled Enbridge Inc.’s Line 5 oil pipeline is trespassing on land belonging to the Bad River Band, but will be allowed to continue operating because a shutdown would have significant public and foreign policy implications.
The ruling from District Judge William Conley, issued late on Sept. 8, also ordered Enbridge to pay compensation to the band.
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