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Judge denies motion to halt work on Dakota Access Pipeline(Update: Pipeline halted)

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http://www.cnn.com/2016/09/09/us/dakota-access-pipeline/index.html

(CNN)[Breaking news update, posted at 3:17 p.m. ET]
A federal judge Friday denied a Native American tribe's request for a temporary restraining order to halt construction on the controversial Dakota Access Pipeline. U.S. District Judge James E. Boasberg wrote in his decision that the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe failed to show "it will suffer injury that would be prevented by any injunction the Court could issue."

[Previous story, posted at 10:12 a.m. ET]
A federal judge's decision Friday could fuel heightened tensions in the battle over the Dakota Access Pipeline.
The ruling on a Native American tribe's request for a temporary restraining order on construction comes one day after Gov. Jack Dalrymple activated the state National Guard "in the event they are needed to support law enforcement response efforts," according to a National Guard spokesman.
The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe filed an emergency motion Sunday asking the court "to prevent further destruction of the tribe's sacred sites by Dakota Access Pipeline."
The $3.7 billion project, which would span four states, has led to heated, sometimes violent protests.
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Cyanity

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Absolutely disgusting. The USA has zero respect for its native heritage. Is there anything that can be done here or should I just pour one out for the Sioux?
 
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Media

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I know they aren't going to leave. This is incredibly important to them. I really hope it doesn't come to violence, but the frustration everyone feels...I mean no one even gives a shit about the dogs attacking them, why would they care if the cops did?

I hope we've got a lot of cameras on ground.

Sending a box today to show my support. I wish I could be there.
 
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This continues to possibly me off so much. I mean, last year a bunch of ass holes with guns decided the government wasn't right or some shit and took over a refuge and that was covered 24/7. This? A couple of half hearted footnotes.
 
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Justice, Army and Interior put out a joint press release after the court ruling.

It's worth reading in full, but it boils down to the Army not authorizing construction of the pipeline on Army Corps land until it takes another look at the legality of the situation. Also, all three departments want to hold formal government-to-government talks this fall with the various native tribes affected by the pipeline. Those talks would involve finding better ways that the federal government could protect native lands and interests in situations like these, and whether or not Congress would need to be involved on the law-passing side as a result.

All words, yes, and nice words at that. The feds have a long history of stomping all over native rights, so I'm not holding my breath, but it'd be nice to see some actual, substantive changes here.
 
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It's beyond me how this is still happening in 2016. How can we be so insensitive and indifferent to their plight? Even though it was expected - it's about to get a lot worse.

The best thing we can do is share their story.

Primus said:
Justice, Army and Interior put out a joint press release after the court ruling.

It's worth reading in full, but it boils down to the Army not authorizing construction of the pipeline on Army Corps land until it takes another look at the legality of the situation. Also, all three departments want to hold formal government-to-government talks this fall with the various native tribes affected by the pipeline. Those talks would involve finding better ways that the federal government could protect native lands and interests in situations like these, and whether or not Congress would need to be involved on the law-passing side as a result.

All words, yes, and nice words at that. The feds have a long history of stomping all over native rights, so I'm not holding my breath, but it'd be nice to see some actual, substantive changes here.
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Thanks for sharing - will give this a read.

I hope their words turn into constructive changes and action.
 
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Feds to the rescue!

Joint Statement said:
Joint Statement from the Department of Justice, the Department of the Army and the Department of the Interior Regarding Standing Rock Sioux Tribe v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

The Department of Justice, the Department of the Army and the Department of the Interior issued the following statement regarding Standing Rock Sioux Tribe v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers:

“We appreciate the District Court’s opinion on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act. However, important issues raised by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and other tribal nations and their members regarding the Dakota Access pipeline specifically, and pipeline-related decision-making generally, remain. Therefore, the Department of the Army, the Department of Justice, and the Department of the Interior will take the following steps.

The Army will not authorize constructing the Dakota Access pipeline on Corps land bordering or under Lake Oahe until it can determine whether it will need to reconsider any of its previous decisions regarding the Lake Oahe site under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) or other federal laws. Therefore, construction of the pipeline on Army Corps land bordering or under Lake Oahe will not go forward at this time. The Army will move expeditiously to make this determination, as everyone involved — including the pipeline company and its workers — deserves a clear and timely resolution. In the interim, we request that the pipeline company voluntarily pause all construction activity within 20 miles east or west of Lake Oahe.

“Furthermore, this case has highlighted the need for a serious discussion on whether there should be nationwide reform with respect to considering tribes’ views on these types of infrastructure projects. Therefore, this fall, we will invite tribes to formal, government-to-government consultations on two questions: (1) within the existing statutory framework, what should the federal government do to better ensure meaningful tribal input into infrastructure-related reviews and decisions and the protection of tribal lands, resources, and treaty rights; and (2) should new legislation be proposed to Congress to alter that statutory framework and promote those goals.

“Finally, we fully support the rights of all Americans to assemble and speak freely. We urge everyone involved in protest or pipeline activities to adhere to the principles of nonviolence. Of course, anyone who commits violent or destructive acts may face criminal sanctions from federal, tribal, state, or local authorities. The Departments of Justice and the Interior will continue to deploy resources to North Dakota to help state, local, and tribal authorities, and the communities they serve, better communicate, defuse tensions, support peaceful protest, and maintain public safety.

“In recent days, we have seen thousands of demonstrators come together peacefully, with support from scores of sovereign tribal governments, to exercise their First Amendment rights and to voice heartfelt concerns about the environment and historic, sacred sites. It is now incumbent on all of us to develop a path forward that serves the broadest public interest.”
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Gattsu25

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Here are the attack dogs the Oil security are siccing on the protestors:

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Bass260 said:
It's beyond me how this is still happening in 2016. How can we be so insensitive and indifferent to their plight?
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The United States has never cared about the rights of natives. Maybe if there werent so few of them anymore then there'd be more media coverage, but for most people they're out of sight, out of mind.
 
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BlueTsunami said:
So awesome. Love that it took multiple branches of government to stop this obvious fast track construction.
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It hasn't stopped anything as far as I can tell.

It's an amazing step in the right direction, but as far as I can tell, Big Oil can still proceed with construction without any repercussions.
 
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Hey uh... sorry for propping up our country inside of your... well... country. Oh right, you were many nations. Okes dokes. Oh, and sorry about the genocide too. Our bad. Here have some land we don't want. Well... except these parts that we're still gonna use.

On to our next order of business. The great wall of Mexico.

Wait. What's that?

Aleppo?

Never heard of it.

Does it have oil? If it has oil we should go over there and take it. If not who cares.
 
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DpadD said:
It hasn't stopped anything as far as I can tell.

It's an amazing step in the right direction, but as far as I can tell, Big Oil can still proceed with construction without any repercussions.
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So I'm guessing the disputed grounds fall outside of the Army Corps land? Or am I misunderstanding? It sounded like the disputed area is near it and would disrupt building.
 
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