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Oil drilling battle continues in Southfield

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The battle to drill for oil inside Southfield city limits continues today. 

The Word of Faith Church may have their permit to drill, but there is still a fight to stop them from breaking ground.

Today, the judge will hear the case. The city is asking for a preliminary injunction.

The Southfield church was given the all clear by the Michigan Department of Environmental to drill for oil on their property.

That permit was approved despite highly vocal opposition from the community and the city.

A temporary restraining order was issued last week to halt drilling while the case moves through the legal system.