North Dakota — Previously peaceful protests at the construction site of the Dakota Access pipeline have officially been militarized. North Dakota Governor Jack Dalrymple has called on the state’s National Guard to reinforce law enforcement at the construction site where Native American protesters are currently blocking further development. Over
National Guard Activated Against Dakota Access Pipeline Protest
The activation of the National Guard comes as a court decision that could give pipeline construction a green light, possibly causing further confrontation between law enforcement, mercenaries, and protesters.