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In a statement by President Richard Trumka, the AFL-CIO, which represents over 12 million workers, joined in support of the Dakota Access Pipeline: “The AFL-CIO supports pipeline construction as part of a comprehensive energy policy that creates jobs, makes the United States more competitive and addresses the threat of climate change. Pipelines are less costly, […]

The Dakota Access Pipeline is nearly halfway done and according to The State Journal-Register, work is proceeding smoothly in the Illinois section of the route.

Yesterday, opponents of the Dakota Access Pipeline rallied again in front of the White House, this time featuring Senator Bernie Sanders alongside protesters. Despite multiple facts to the contrary, protesters opposed to the pipeline insist that the pipeline is illegal and should be stopped because it crosses tribal lands, did not receive a thorough review, […]

The Dallas Morning News is reporting that Kelcy Warren, CEO of Dakota Access’ parent company Energy Transfer Partners released a memo to employees which clarified the company’s position amidst the ongoing protest against the Dakota Access Pipeline. The memo highlights the following points: The right of way for the entire Dakota Access Pipeline has been obtained […]

We’ve broken down the Memorandum Opinion of Judge Boasberg in the case Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, et al., v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, et al. A few points to remember: The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe (SRST) and EarthJustice’s suit is entirely focused on National Historic Preservation Act requirements and does not have anything to […]

Immediately after a ruling from the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia that would have allowed construction on the Dakota Access Pipeline to proceed, the Department of Justice interceded and released a joint statement with the Department of the Army and the Department of the Interior calling for construction to voluntarily halt on […]

Moments ago, Judge Boasberg issued his ruling denying the motion for a preliminary injunction regarding the Dakota Access Pipeline. MAIN Coalition spokesman Craig Stevens released the following statement: “We are pleased that Judge Boasberg’s reasonable decision will allow work to move forward on the Dakota Access Pipeline.  The company has received all needed approvals, invested billions […]

In a blog published in The Hill, Jack Rafuse, a former energy advisor to the Nixon administration weighed in on the ongoing protest of the Dakota Access Pipeline: “In a recent opinion piece, Standing Rock Sioux tribe chairman David Archambault II writes eloquently, but ultimately without precision and factual context as he opines against the ongoing Dakota Access pipeline. […]