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2 years ago

Activist who targeted Dakota Access Pipeline sentenced after terrorism enhancement

A federal judge last week ordered Ruby Montoya, a 32-year-old climate activist, to serve six years in prison for her role in damaging the Dakota Access Pipeline
2 years ago
Law enforcement and protesters clash near the site of the Dakota Access pipeline in Cannon Ball, N.D., Nov. 20, 2016.
5 years ago

Over 380,000 gallons of oil spill from Keystone pipeline

More than 380,000 gallons of oil have spilled from a leak in the Keystone pipeline in North Dakota this week, officials said.
5 years ago
This photo taken on Oct. 30, 2019, provided by the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality shows affected land from a Keystone oil pipeline leak near Edinburg, North Dakota. Regulators said TC Energy's Keystone pipeline leaked an estimated 383,000 gallons of oil in northeastern North Dakota, though the cause was still under investigation.
6 years ago

Meet the youths at the heart of the Standing Rock protests against the Dakota Access pipeline

For months, the International Indigenous Youth Council, known for its commitment to peaceful action, has helped steer the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe's efforts to halt the Dakota Access pipeline.
6 years ago
Seventh Generation
6 years ago

TransCanada, the pipeline's owner, said the leak is under investigation.
7 years ago

Judge denies tribes' motion seeking to temporarily halt Dakota Access pipeline

Oil could flow through the pipeline as soon as next week.
7 years ago
In this Feb. 13, 2017, aerial file photo shows the site where the final phase of the Dakota Access Pipeline will take place with boring equipment routing the pipeline underground and across Lake Oahe to connect with the existing pipeline in Emmons County near Cannon Ball, N. D.
7 years ago

Standing Rock fight comes to Washington for multiday protest

Indigenous activists erected a tipi camp beside the Washington Monument today.
7 years ago
Native Americans set up a tipi camp on the grounds of the Washington Monument in front of the White House, March 7, 2017, in Washington.
7 years ago

Keystone pipeline won't have to use American steel, despite Trump's repeated promises

Trump has said Keystone steel "comes from the U.S., or we're not building it."
7 years ago
Miles of pipe for the stalled Canada-to-Texas Keystone XL pipeline are stacked in a field near Ripley, Okla.
7 years ago

VIDEO: The end of the Standing Rock standoff between authorities, protestors
7 years ago

Trump administration withdraws legal memo that found 'ample legal justification' to halt Dakota Access pipeline

The legal opinion was withdrawn two days before an easement was approved.
7 years ago
Protesters march on the outskirts of the main opposition camp against the Dakota Access oil pipeline near Cannon Ball, North Dakota, Feb. 22, 2017.
7 years ago

Authorities arrest last remaining demonstrators at pipeline protest camp
7 years ago

Dakota Access pipeline protest site cleared after police in riot gear enter main camp

Forty-six people were arrested today, authorities said.
7 years ago
Police detain a protester in the main opposition camp against the Dakota Access oil pipeline near Cannon Ball, North Dakota, Feb. 23, 2017.
7 years ago

VIDEO: Police clad in full riot gear have entered the main encampment of people protesting the Dakota Access pipeline near Cannonball, North Dakota, where some protesters remained despite state and federal orders to leave.
7 years ago

VIDEO: Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Chairman's DAPL Fight in Washington
7 years ago

VIDEO: People have gathered at the Oceti Sakowin camps in North Dakota to protest construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline.
7 years ago

Authorities move into Dakota Access Pipeline protest camp

The deadline to evacuate the Oceti Sakowin camp was Wednesday at 2 p.m.
7 years ago
In this aerial photo the Sacred Stones Camp on the Standing Rock Indian Reservation and along the Cannonball River, where people have gathered to protest the Dakota Access oil pipeline, is seen in Cannon Ball, North Dakota, Feb. 13, 2017.
7 years ago

VIDEO: Dakota Access Pipeline protest camps ordered to vacate
7 years ago

VIDEO: Dramatic final showdown over the Dakota Access Pipeline
7 years ago

VIDEO: DAPL protesters refuse to leave camp ground
7 years ago

Dakota pipeline builder says oil could flow in as little as 2 weeks

Announcement comes amid legal battle between company and Indian tribes.
7 years ago
7 years ago

Dakota Access pipeline protesters meet with authorities over emergency evacuation order

Dakota Access pipeline protesters at the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe reservation in North Dakota met with state representatives Thursday.
7 years ago
This aerial photo shows the Oceti Sakowin camp, where people have gathered to protest the Dakota Access pipeline on federal land, Feb. 13, 2017, in Cannon Ball, North Dakota.
7 years ago
7 years ago

Standing Rock Sioux Ask Court to Halt Dakota Access Pipeline Construction

Tribe joins a motion filed Thursday by Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe.
7 years ago
The Oceti Sakowin camp where people have gathered to protest the Dakota Access oil pipeline near Cannon Ball, N.D., Dec. 3, 2016.
7 years ago

Tribes fighting the Dakota Access pipeline lose bid to immediately pause construction

A judge found no irreparable harm to the tribes if construction goes on.
7 years ago
Demonstrators march to the Federal Building in protest against President Donald Trump's executive order fast-tracking the Keystone XL and Dakota Access oil pipelines, in Los Angeles on Feb. 5, 2017.
7 years ago

VIDEO: Judge to hear arguments on Dakota Access pipeline project
7 years ago

Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Files 1st Legal Challenge Over Dakota Access Pipeline Easement

A Native American tribe has filed the first legal challenge to block the nearly finished Dakota Access Pipeline from moving forward.
7 years ago
A section of the Dakota Access Pipeline is seen under construction near the town of St. Anthony in Morton County, N.D., Sept. 29, 2016.
7 years ago

Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Vows to Challenge Latest Army Corps Decision on Dakota Access Pipeline

Opponents of the Dakota Access Pipeline believe the easement cannot be granted legally at this time.
7 years ago
The Oceti Sakowin camp where people have gathered to protest the Dakota Access oil pipeline near Cannon Ball, N.D., Dec. 3, 2016.
7 years ago

Army Will Grant Easement for Dakota Access Pipeline

The controversial final phase of the pipeline has been on hold.
7 years ago
Despite blizzard conditions, military veterans march in support of the "water protectors" at Oceti Sakowin Camp on the edge of the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation, Dec. 5, 2016, outside Cannon Ball, North Dakota.
7 years ago

VIDEO: Timeline of Dakota Access Pipeline Development
7 years ago

Why the Dakota Access Pipeline May Not Proceed Imminently Despite Presidential Memo

The Army said it has not yet granted the easement needed to finish the pipeline.
7 years ago
Veterans join activists in a march to Backwater Bridge just outside the Oceti Sakowin camp during a snow fall as "water protectors" continue to demonstrate against plans to pass the Dakota Access pipeline adjacent to the Standing Rock Indian Reservation, near Cannon Ball, North Dakota, Dec. 5, 2016.
7 years ago

"As you know, I approved two pipelines that were stuck in limbo forever," President Donald Trump said during his remarks at a listening session with county sheriffs. "I don't even think it was controversial."
7 years ago

VIDEO: The Army Corps of Engineers could reach a decision as early as this week on whether to grant an easement to the Dakota Access pipeline, according to an attorney for the government on Monday.
7 years ago

Dakota Access Pipeline Decision Could Come This Week: Army Corps of Engineers

A court hearing is scheduled for early next week.
7 years ago
Law enforcement officers line up against protesters during the eviction of about 40 Dakota Access pipeline opponents from a camp on private property in southern North Dakota near Cannon Ball, North Dakota, Feb. 1, 2017. Maj. Gen. Malcolm Frost says the Army is following the steps outlined in President Donald Trump's order earlier this month for a fast review of requests to approve the pipeline.
7 years ago

Army Corps of Engineers Closing Dakota Pipeline Protest Camp

Record levels of snow are expected in the area, which could compromise safety.
7 years ago
Demonstrators celebrate after the Army Corps of Engineers denied an easement for the $3.8 billion Dakota Access Pipeline to continue adjacent to the Standing Rock Indian Reservation, near Cannon Ball, North Dakota, Dec. 4, 2016.
7 years ago

Dakota Access Seeks to Shield 'Sensitive' Info to Protect Pipeline From Possible Terrorist Attack: Court Docs

The company seeks to protect the pipeline from potential terrorists.
7 years ago
Workers unload pipes for the proposed Dakota Access oil pipeline that would stretch from the Bakken oil fields in North Dakota to Illinois.
7 years ago

76 'Rogue' Dakota Access Pipeline Protesters Arrested After Refusing to Vacate Camp

About 76 "rogue" protesters were arrested Wednesday near the Dakota Access Pipeline in North Dakota, authorities said.
7 years ago
The Morton County Sheriff's Department posted a video of them clearing a protest group in North Dakota after they set up camp on private property.
7 years ago

The Morton County Sheriff's Department posted a video of them clearing a protest group in North Dakota after they set up camp on private property.
7 years ago

'Rogue' North Dakota Access Pipeline Protesters Ordered to Vacate New Camp

About 20 protesters were arrested after refusing to disperse from the property.
7 years ago
A police officer monitors the outskirts of the Dakota Access oil pipeline protest camp near Cannon Ball, North Dakota, U.S., January 29, 2017.
7 years ago

Trump Moves to Advance Keystone XL, Dakota Access Pipelines

The actions drew applause from pipeline supporters, condemnation from opponents.
7 years ago
President Donald Trump shows his signature on an executive order on the Keystone XL pipeline, Jan. 24, 2017, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington.
7 years ago

President Trump used his fifth day in office to move forward the Keystone pipeline, the Dakota Access pipeline, as well as streamlining regulations for infrastructure and manufacturing.
7 years ago

Native American Solar Energy Visionary Equips Standing Rock Protesters With Green Technology

ABC News photographed Red Cloud’s visit in December to the Standing Rock Reservation where he installed solar air furnaces to help keep protesters warm.
7 years ago
Henry Red Cloud, center, explains how to install a solar furnace to a protester, Dec. 21, 2016, at the Oceti Sakowin Camp on the Standing Rock Reservation in Cannon Ball, North Dakota.
7 years ago

How Donald Trump Could Overturn the Dakota Access Pipeline Decision if He Wanted To

Army Corps has denied the easement needed to finish the controversial pipeline.
7 years ago
Despite blizzard conditions, military veterans march in support of the "water protectors" at Oceti Sakowin Camp on the edge of the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation, Dec. 5, 2016, outside Cannon Ball, North Dakota.
7 years ago

VIDEO: Army Corps Denies Easement for Dakota Access Pipeline
7 years ago

Dakota Access Pipeline Protests Resume After Brief Celebration of Army Corps' Decision

Protesters have been ordered to leave the area by today.
7 years ago
Native American "water protectors" celebrate that the Army Corps of Engineers denied an easement for the $3.8 billion Dakota Access Pipeline inside the Oceti Sakowin camp as demonstrations continue against plans to pass the Dakota Access pipeline near the Standing Rock Indian Reservation, near Cannon Ball, North Dakota, Dec. 4, 2016.
7 years ago

Stars Celebrate Dakota Pipeline Protesters' Victory

Stars cheer decision by Army to deny approval for Dakota Access Pipeline.
7 years ago
Shailene Woodley attends the Global Green 20th Anniversary Environmental Awards at Alexandria Ballrooms, on Sept. 29, 2016, in Los Angeles | Mark Ruffalo attends the Q&A following the "Dear President Obama" New York screening at ABC Home, on May 25, 2016, in New York City.
7 years ago

Army Corps Will Not Grant Easement for Dakota Access Pipeline Crossing

At least 2,000 veterans arrived at the protests this afternoon.
7 years ago
Flags flap in the wind on the main thoroughfare of Oceti Sakowin Camp on the edge of the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation, Dec. 3, 2016 outside Cannon Ball, North Dakota, as Native Americans and activists from around the country gather at the camp trying to halt the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline.
7 years ago

At Least 2,000 Veterans Arrive at Standing Rock to Protest Dakota Pipeline

Authorities have warned that protesters would be arrested starting Monday.
7 years ago
People participate in a direct action training session in Oceti Sakowin camp as "water protectors" continue to demonstrate against plans to pass the Dakota Access pipeline near the Standing Rock Indian Reservation, near Cannon Ball, North Dakota, Dec. 3, 2016.
7 years ago

Showdown Looms at Dakota Access Pipeline Protest as Vets, Civil Rights Observers Converge Before Evacuation Deadline

As evacuation deadline looms, veterans and civil rights observers converge.
7 years ago
Snow covers Oceti Sakowin Camp near the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation on Nov. 30, 2016 outside Cannon Ball, North Dakota. Native Americans and activists from around the country have been gathering at the camp for several months trying to halt the construction of the  Dakota Access Pipeline.
7 years ago

Shailene Woodley Joins Dakota Access Protesters on Thanksgiving

Actress criticized the holiday and treatment of Native Americans over centuries.
7 years ago
Shailene Woodley attends the National Geographic screening of "Before the Flood" at United Nations Headquarters, Oct. 20, 2016, in New York.
7 years ago

Thanksgiving at Dakota Access Protest: Jane Fonda Serves Dinner to Demonstrators

For Native American activists, Thanksgiving brings back difficult memories.
7 years ago
Protesters block highway 1806 in Mandan during a protest against plans to pass the Dakota Access pipeline near the Standing Rock Indian Reservation, North Dakota, Nov. 23, 2016.
7 years ago

Broken Promises: Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Cites History of Government Betrayal in Pipeline Fight

Broken treaties are at the heart of the protests at Standing Rock.
7 years ago
VIDEO: Broken Promises: Why Treaties Matter to the Standing Rock Sioux