Standing Rock protests

The Standing Rock protests were a movement in 2016-2017 where Indigenous tribes and environmental advocates opposed the Dakota Access Pipeline, a project to transport oil beneath North Dakota's Lake Oahe. They argued the pipeline threatened sacred lands, water safety, and Indigenous rights. Protesters set up camps near the pipeline site, demanding federal authorities reconsider approval processes. The movement highlighted issues of environmental protection, sovereignty, and corporate responsibility. Despite facing law enforcement challenges, the protests drew international attention and sparked broader discussions about Indigenous rights and environmental justice in the United States.