Nation Mar 20 What to know about Greenpeace after it was found liable in the Dakota Access protest case By Hallie Golden, Associated Press
Nation Dec 18 North Dakota lawsuit to recoup policing costs for pipeline protests set for trial A federal judge has scheduled a trial in North Dakota's lawsuit for the federal government to cover the costs of responding to the Dakota Access Pipeline protests in 2016 and 2017. By Jack Dura, Associated Press
Politics Sep 08 Federal officials leave future of Dakota Access pipeline’s river crossing unclear in draft review The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe has opposed the pipeline's Missouri River crossing over fears an oil spill would contaminate its water supply. By Jack Dura, Associated Press
Economy May 21 Judge says Dakota Access line can stay open pending review A federal judge has ruled that the Dakota Access oil pipeline can continue to operate while the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers conducts an extensive environmental review. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg announced his decision Friday. By Dave Kolpack, James MacPherson, Associated Press
Arts Jan 26 Michaela Goade becomes first Native American to win Caldecott Medal Michaela Goade won the Randolph Caldecott Medal for best children's picture story for the book "We Are Water Protectors." It was written by Carole Lindstrom and is a call for environmental protection. By Hillel Italie, Associated Press
Jan 26 Court upholds order for Dakota Access pipeline environmental review By Dave Kolpack, Associated Press U.S. District Judge James Boasberg ruled last year that a more extensive review was necessary than the one already conducted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Continue reading
Aug 05 Court reverses order to shut down Dakota Access pipeline during environmental review By James MacPherson, Associated Press The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit on Wednesday sided with pipeline owner Energy Transfer to keep oil flowing while the environmental review is conducted. Continue reading
Jul 06 Watch 6:16 News Wrap: Judge halts Dakota Access Pipeline pending environmental review In our news wrap Monday, a federal judge has ordered the shutdown of the Dakota Access Pipeline pending an environmental review. The decision represents a major victory for the Standing Rock Sioux tribe. Also, Chicago suffered one of its bloodiest… Continue watching
Jul 06 Judge orders Dakota Access pipeline shut down pending environmental review By Dave Kolpack, Associated Press A judge on Monday ordered the Dakota Access pipeline shut down for additional environmental review more than three years after it began pumping oil — handing a victory to the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and delivering a blow to President… Continue reading
Mar 25 Judge orders environmental review of Dakota Access pipeline By Associated Press A U.S. district judge wrote that the easement approval for the pipeline remains "highly controversial" under federal environmental law, and a more extensive review is necessary than the environmental assessment that was done. Continue reading