Kate Grumke
The Battle Over The Dakota Access Pipeline Might Not Be Over Just Yet
The decision to halt construction comes just before President-elect Donald Trump is set to take office. And he could decide to move forward with it.
LEARN MOREPosted: 12:25 p.m. EST Jan 24, 2017
Trump just signed executive orders to further the Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipelines.
Native Americans and environmentalists heavily opposed both projects.
"There is no economic development, there is no energy security, there is no agricultural security or food security unless we first have water security," said Chase Iron Eyes, a former candidate for U.S. Congress from North Dakota.
The Obama administration rejected the Keystone XL pipeline and denied a permit for the Dakota Access pipeline.
"I am, to a large extent, an environmentalist," Trump said. "I believe in it, but it's out of control."
