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Elizabeth Welch

Coverage of Elizabeth Welch in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 20 · 18:30 UTCMost recent: Aug 3 · 08:45 UTC
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Michigan Supreme Courtorganization2Michigan Public Service Commissionorganization1Enbridge energy companyorganization1Line 5 tunnel projecttopic1Straits of Mackinacplace1Bay Mills Indian Communityorganization1Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indiansorganization1National Wildlife Federationorganization1Brian K. Zahraperson1Nonhuman Rights Projectorganization1DeYoung Family Zooplace1Jake Davisperson1habeas corpustopic1Chimpanzeestopic1Court of Appealsorganization1
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  • POLITICSAug 3 · 08:45 UTCWISCONSIN EXAMINER
    Michigan Supreme Court tosses state regulator’s approval of Line 5 tunnel project

    The Michigan Supreme Court ruled that the state regulator must reassess Enbridge Energy's Line 5 tunnel project due to insufficient analysis of environmental harms. The court found the Michigan Public Service Commission failed to properly evaluate potential impacts and alternatives, with the decision supported by six justices and one dissent. The pipeline, running through the Straits of Mackinac, faces challenges from tribal communities and environmental groups.

  • POLITICSJul 20 · 18:30 UTCMICHIGAN ADVANCE
    Michigan Supreme Court declines to hear habeas corpus case for chimpanzees in Upper Peninsula zoo

    The Michigan Supreme Court declined to hear a habeas corpus case for seven chimpanzees at the DeYoung Family Zoo, upholding lower courts' decisions that chimpanzees are not 'persons' under the law. Justice Elizabeth Welch dissented, arguing the law could evolve to recognize animal rights based on scientific understanding.