Judge Orders Temporary Shutdown Of Dakota Access Pipeline

A judge has ordered the shutdown of a $3.8 billion oil pipeline pending an environmental review, marking a significant victory for the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. The pipeline, completed in 2017, has faced criticism for potential environmental damage and violation of Native American lands. The Army Corps of Engineers was found to have violated the National Environmental Policy Act. While the tribe celebrates, pipeline supporters, including the Trump administration, argue that the shutdown could harm American energy goals. The pipeline has safely transported oil since its inception, according to supporters.

What was the court's decision regarding the oil pipeline?

• To permanently shut it down

• To temporarily shut it down pending a review

• To reroute the pipeline

• To allow it to continue operations

What were the main concerns of the pipeline critics?

• Increased traffic congestion

• Job losses in the oil industry

• Contamination of drinking water and destruction of Native lands

• Increased oil prices

Which tribe achieved a legal victory against the pipeline?

• Apache Tribe

• Standing Rock Sioux Tribe

• Navajo Nation

• Cherokee Nation

What was the Trump administration's stance on the pipeline shutdown?

• It would improve environmental conditions

• It would set back American energy goals

• It would have no impact on energy security

• It would benefit American energy goals

How has the pipeline been described by its supporters in terms of safety?

• It has been shut down multiple times for safety issues

• It has safely moved oil since its inception

• It has frequently leaked oil

• It has been a major environmental hazard