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N.D. legislature considers bill shielding pipeline projects from public records requests

January 22, 2019

On Jan. 22, 2019, the North Dakota state senate passed a bill that would amend its open records law to …

Journalist Tracie Williams arrested at Standing Rock

February 23, 2017

Tracie Williams, an independent photojournalist, was arrested on Feb. 23, 2017, while covering events at the Dakota Access Pipeline camp. …

Filmmaker Jahnny Lee charged with obstruction at Standing Rock

February 22, 2017

Jahnny Lee, a filmmaker working with the Sundance Institute, was arrested on Feb. 22, 2017, while filming a standoff between …

Reporter Jack Smith IV charged with obstruction at Standing Rock

February 22, 2017

Jack Smith IV, a journalist with Mic, was arrested on Feb. 22, 2017, while documenting law enforcement’s efforts to clear …

Journalist Tonita Cervantes arrested at Standing Rock

February 22, 2017

Tonita Cervantes, a freelance photojournalist, was arrested on Feb. 22, 2017, while covering events at the Dakota Access Pipeline camp. …

Reporter Jenni Monet arrested at Standing Rock

February 1, 2017

Jenni Monet — a freelance journalist who has written for The Center for Investigative Reporting, Indian Country Today, and Yes! …

Independent journalist Jon Ziegler injured by rubber bullet at Standing Rock

January 18, 2017

“It’s Jon Ziegler!” an officer yelled before shooting him with rubber bullets. One of the bullets shattered the bone in his pinky finger, requiring multiple surgeries.

A man walks through the Dakota Access Pipeline protest camp on the edge of the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation near Cannon Ball, North Dakota, U.S., January 24, 2017.

Journalist Jenifer Stum charged with trespassing and rioting at Standing Rock

January 16, 2017

Stum, an independent journalist, was arrested on Jan. 16, 2017, while filming an anti-pipeline protest on a bridge at the …

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N.D. legislature considers bill shielding pipeline projects from public records requests

Journalist Tracie Williams arrested at Standing Rock

Filmmaker Jahnny Lee charged with obstruction at Standing Rock

Reporter Jack Smith IV charged with obstruction at Standing Rock

Journalist Tonita Cervantes arrested at Standing Rock

Reporter Jenni Monet arrested at Standing Rock

Independent journalist Jon Ziegler injured by rubber bullet at Standing Rock

Journalist Jenifer Stum charged with trespassing and rioting at Standing Rock

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