Energy and Environment

Army Corps won’t force pipeline protesters out

By John Siciliano
Published November 28, 2016 4:39pm ET
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Army Corps won’t force pipeline protesters out
The Army Corps of Engineers said it "is seeking a peaceful and orderly transition," but protesters who stay could be prosecuted. (Tom Stromme/Bismarck Tribune via AP) | Tom Stromme

The Army Corps of Engineers said it won’t forcibly remove protesters from blocking the route of the contentious Dakota Access oil pipeline in North Dakota, but it wants all activists off the land by next Monday or risk federal prosecution.

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