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Federal Judge Orders $28 Million for Dakota Pipeline Protests

4/24/2025

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A federal judge has ruled that the U.S. government must compensate North Dakota nearly $28 million for expenses stemming from the Dakota Access Pipeline protests in 2016-2017. Judge Daniel Traynor determined that the Army Corps of Engineers acted negligently, neglecting essential procedures that resulted in civil trespass and considerable damage to the state.

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A federal judge has ruled that the U.S. government must compensate North Dakota nearly $28 million for expenses stemming from the Dakota Access Pipeline protests in 2016-2017. Judge Daniel Traynor determined that the Army Corps of Engineers acted negligently, neglecting essential procedures that resulted in civil trespass and considerable damage to the state.