Tag Archives: eviction of water protectors

Militarized police and National Guard forces advanced on Standing Rock today, driving MRAPs and other armored vehicles straight into the remains of the largest camp.

In an act deemed a complete betrayal, members of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe council showed up WITH law enforcement on the private property housing Sacred Stone, in order to perform a warrantless assessment.

A statement from the Morton County Sheriff's Department warns water protectors and anyone traveling to Standing Rock camps to adhere to 'the rule of law' or face the consequences.

The Morton County Sheriff's Department announced it would fine anyone $1,000 for attempting to bring in food or supplies to standing rock protesters.

Senator Cory Booker has finally called for the DOJ to investigate and monitor police actions against water protectors and abusive treatment by jail personnel.

Days after the Army Corps of Engineers issued a notice of eviction, the governor of North Dakota just ordered a mandatory evacuation of Standing Rock camps due to a winter storm.

While the Army Corps of Engineers says the eviction of water protectors won't be forcible, its clarification leaves several unanswered questions.

Activist and actor James Cromwell excoriated brutal police assaults on water protectors and condemned mainstream media as complicit and useless.

The Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe chairman issued a warning the Dec. 5 eviction of camps is a 'grave and dangerous mistake' and a 'direct and irresponsible threat' to water protectors.

The Army Corps of Engineers will evict every water protector supporting the Standing Rock Sioux at several camps on December 5.