North Dakota Bill Aimed at Pipeline Protesters Fails
2/14/2017
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Legislation aimed squarely at protesters who blocked roads in North Dakota during the Dakota Access pipeline demonstrations has failed in the state House.
The bill said a driver who “unintentionally” caused an injury or death to a person blocking a road would not be charged.
The legislation’s primary sponsor, Republican Rep. Keith Kempenich, told The Washington Post recently the idea came from an interaction his mother-in-law had with protesters. Kempenich says she found herself swarmed by protesters who jumped in front of her car while driving on Highway 1806. The bill failed on a 50-41 vote Monday.
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Pipeline Project Spotlight
Owner:
East African Crude Oil Pipeline Company
Project:
East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP)
Type:
TotalEnergies in discussions with a Chinese company after Russian supplier Chelpipe was hit by sanctions.
Length:
902 miles (1,443 km)
Capacity:
200,000 b/d
Start:
2022
Completion:
2025
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