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The Michigan Attorney General has filed a civil lawsuit against a Wixom-based automotive supplier for allegedly continuing to release harmful chemicals into the Huron River after multiple violations. WEMU's David Fair checked in with Huron River Watershed Council Climate Resilience Strategist, Daniel Brown. They discuss the lawsuit and the ongoing impacts to the health of the Huron River.

The U.S. Supreme Court is taking up a case concerning a lawsuit over the Line 5 oil pipeline that runs through the Straits of Mackinac. Colin Jackson has more.

The recent US Supreme Court ruling in favor of President Trump limiting federal judges from issuing nationwide injunctions could set the tone for potential birthright citizenship issues in Washtenaw County. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

The state approved a bill Wednesday to formally repeal a law that was used to charge former Governor Rick Snyder and members of his administration with crimes related the Flint water crisis. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is asking a judge to reconsider an earlier ruling regarding abortion rights and strike down a law that requires abortion care clinics to screen patients on whether they are being pressured to end a pregnancy. Rick Pluta has more.

Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit says his experience in protecting the rights of the public makes him an ideal candidate to become Michigan’s next Attorney General. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

A former top legislative aide faces felony charges for allegedly siphoning money earmarked for a $25 million health club project in Clare. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit is running to become Michigan’s next Attorney General. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

An attorney for one of the seven University of Michigan pro-Palestinian protestors says having all charges dropped is vindication for the accused and the First Amendment. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

The U.S. Justice Department is preemptively challenging potential Michigan climate change lawsuits targeting oil and gas companies. We have more from Rick Pluta.