Federal judge orders Dakota Access Pipeline to shut down
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The Court order states that: 1) The Mineral Leasing Act easement authorizing the Dakota Access Pipeline to cross the Missouri River at Lake Oahe is hereby vacated; and 2) Dakota Access shall shut down the pipeline and empty it of oil by August 5, 2020. Signed by Judge James E. Boasberg on 7/6/2020.“This is a big win for the Oceti Sakowin or Great Sioux Nation and all our ally tribes and friends who came to stand with us to protect water and the future of our children. We said from the beginning that the crossing of the Missouri river was illegal and that an EIS was necessary. I'm glad the judge saw the inherent dangers of keeping the oil flowing on DAPL while this study moves forward. That in of itself is vindication for all the trials we went through. This is a win for the grassroots people of the Oceti Sakowin and I couldn't be happier.” said Joye Braun, the first camper at Sacred Stone Camp.
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