Summary: The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe is protesting the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) and on Thursday more than 140 people were arrested when law enforcement forced protesters miles from the area. Even though, the activist say they are not giving in and are prepared for a prolonged standoff through what they expect to be a harsh winter. The protestors are staying in traditional camping tents, tipis and make shift structures. They have been gathering since late summer and now have other groups joining them to protest. like the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, Great Seminole Nation of Oklahoma and the Tulalip Tribe as well as non indian groups. The 1,172 mile pipeline will connect North Dakota to Illinois and will pump crude oil to refineries. Supporters for the pipeline say this will be an economic boom for the area and reduce our dependence for foreign oil. The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe said the pipeline has threatened its economy and environment. The pipeline will cross under the Missouri River just a half mile from the Standing Rock Sioux Indian Reservation. They get their water from this river and any oil spills will put their water supply at risk.
Analysis: This article was written by Emanuella Grinberg, Brad Parks, Jessica Ravitz and Sara Sidner and published by CNN. I have seen bits and pieces of this story on the news prior to reading this article but didn't know exactly why they were protesting until now. This article was written to inform the reader about the on going situation in North Dakota. I understand the frustration the Indian Tribe must feel and this reminds me of the Indian Removal Act although it doesn't compare in severity.
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