“The freedom of individuals verbally to oppose or challenge police action without thereby risking arrest is one of the principal characteristics by which we distinguish a free nation from a police state.” — The U.S. Supreme Court, June 15, 1987
@People4Bernie – A young Native American girl has a message for President Obama
This initial crackdown at the Standing Rock camp shortly after the activation of the North Dakota National Guard.
Battle lines are drawn.
@_Native_Life – A tribal elder conducts a water ceremony in front of the police line.
Jake Thompson – Do they really need to have snipers aiming at UNARMED people?
A woman is violently arrested by militarized law enforcement
As frustration mounts, two National Guards trucks are set on fire.