Dakota Access Pipeline Protests
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Several arrested as Standing Rock activists defy deadlines for Dakota Access pipeline protestNative Americans and environmental activists have said the multibillion-dollar pipeline threatens the water resources and sacred land of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, but President Donald Trump has quickly pushed for the completion of the pipeline since taking office last month.EnvironmentFeb 22, 2017
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Standing Rock Sioux Tribe files legal challenge against North Dakota pipeline"This administration (of President Donald Trump) has expressed utter and complete disregard for not only our treaty and water rights, but the environment as a whole."WorldFeb 9, 2017
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Police fire water cannons, tear gas at Dakota Access pipeline protestersProtesters clashed with law enforcement late Sunday near the site of the Dakota Access pipeline, with at least one person arrested as protesters sought to push past a bridge on a state highway.WorldNov 21, 2016
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Dakota Access pipeline protesters accuse authorities of jamming cellphone signalsDakota Access pipeline protesters believe local and state authorities jammed cellphone coverage during an operation to force activists from a camp they had set up on private land.EnvironmentOct 28, 2016
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Dakota Access pipeline protesters burn vehicles, set up roadblocksDakota Access pipeline protesters burned vehicles and built roadblocks along a North Dakota state highway where they faced off Friday with authorities.WorldOct 28, 2016
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Standing Rock pipeline protests block streets in downtown Toronto during TIFFProtesters took to the streets of Toronto Tuesday to show solidarity for efforts to cease construction of a crude oil pipeline in North Dakota, as part of an international day of action.CanadaSep 13, 2016
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Standing Rock standoff: Judge denies tribe’s request to stop constructionTribal officials challenged the Army Corps of Engineers' decision to grant permits for a pipeline that is intended to carry oil from North Dakota to Illinois. A lawyer for the tribe says the ruling will be appealed.MoneySep 9, 2016
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Standing Rock standoff: How the North Dakota pipeline protest sparked Native American activismA Native American tribe's efforts to halt construction of a crude oil pipeline in North Dakota have swelled into a movement, drawing international attention and the support of movie stars and social media.WorldSep 9, 2016
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