Driven by Industry, More States Are Passing Tough Laws Aimed at Pipeline Protesters

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By Katelyn WeisbrodApr 12, 2021, 5:00 am254 ptsTrending
Bills to increase penalties for “impeding” the operations of a pipeline or power plant—in many cases elevating the offense to a felony—are pending in at least six states and have been enacted in 14 others. By Nicholas Kusnetz When Nancy Beaulieu’s Ojibwe ancestors signed a series of treaties with the…

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