The Dakota Access Pipeline: Standing Rock's Fight for Environmental Justice

The Dakota Access Pipeline, proposed to transport crude oil through the Dakotas and Iowa, faced significant opposition due to its route under Lake Awaahee, a crucial water source for the Sioux Tribes. Protests, including long-distance runs by youth, and legal actions ensued. Despite a lawsuit and restraining order being denied, President Trump signed an order to proceed with the pipeline. Energy Transfer Partners later announced plans to double its capacity. In 2020, a federal judge ordered the pipeline's shutdown, but it continued to operate pending a Supreme Court-mandated environmental review. The struggle for environmental justice persists.

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