Corps Won't Forcibly Remove Protesters From Federal Land

[Eugene]

Source: Associated Press

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says it has "no plans for forcible removal" of protesters who have been camping in North Dakota to protest the Dakota Access oil pipeline.

The Corps says in a statement Sunday that it "is seeking a peaceful and orderly transition to a safer location."

The Corps notified tribal leaders Friday that all federal lands north of the Cannonball River will be closed to public access Dec. 5 for "safety concerns." The agency says those who choose to stay do so at their own risk. They say anyone on the property north of the Cannonball River after that date will be trespassing and subject to prosecution.

The land to be closed includes the main protest camp, about 50 miles south of Bismarck.


Read more: http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/corps-forcibly-remove-protesters-federal-land-43810367

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By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BISMARCK, N.D. — Nov 27, 2016, 5:13 PM ET

Short article. No more at link.

[pangaia]

1. "..."is seeking a peaceful and orderly transition to a safer location."

Safer for whom?

[Else You Are Mad]

2. Safer for...

The most important thing in this country: the profits of multinational corporations.

[pangaia]

3. The gobble-dee-gook is astounding...

[Else You Are Mad]

4. Nothing makes sense anymore.

Everyday more and more I really believe I woke up in some alternate evil mirror universe.

[pangaia]

5. No you didn't. It is not a mirror, so it is not you.

Something was dropped on us.

[awoke_in_2003]

8. We have a 300 year history

of screwing Native Americans. Change.

[Equinox Moon]

6. "Safety" Bullshit!

Not even remotely believable. This is how republicans/oilmongers play, they conjure up bogus reasons to manipulate what they want. We know what they want.

This whole thing is so upsetting.

[drm604]

7. That sounds contradictory.

"no plans for forcible removal"

"will be trespassing and subject to prosecution"

Doesn't prosecution mean arrest? And doesn't that imply forcible removal?

[angrychair]

9. Yes NT