Judge Rejects Bid To Throw Out Lawsuits Over Keystone XL Pipeline

The transcript discusses ongoing lawsuits against the Trump administration for approving the Keystone XL pipeline. U.S. District Judge Brian Morris allowed the lawsuits to proceed, citing valid claims from Native American tribes about treaty violations. The Native American Rights Fund emphasized the importance of treaties ratified by the Senate. Environmental concerns were highlighted, including a significant oil spill in North Dakota. The Keystone XL pipeline has faced protests for over a decade. While the lawsuits can continue, no injunction was granted to halt pipeline work. The Native American Rights Fund aims to hold the Trump administration and TransCanada accountable.

What was the main reason U.S. District Judge Brian Morris allowed the lawsuits against the Keystone XL pipeline to proceed?

• The pipeline had already caused environmental damage.

• The project lacked proper funding.

• The Native American tribes' treaty rights might be violated.

• The pipeline's economic benefits were unclear.

What significant environmental incident is associated with the Keystone pipeline?

• A major oil spill in North Dakota.

• A fire outbreak in a nearby forest.

• A chemical leak into a river.

• A landslide caused by construction.

How long has the Keystone XL pipeline been a subject of protest?

• Since last year.

• For two decades.

• For more than a decade.

• For five years.

What is the stance of the Native American Rights Fund regarding the Keystone XL pipeline?

• They have withdrawn their legal challenges.

• They support the pipeline for economic reasons.

• They are indifferent to the pipeline's construction.

• They aim to hold the Trump administration and TransCanada accountable.

What did Judge Morris decide regarding the preliminary injunction to stop the pipeline work?

• He did not grant the injunction.

• He postponed the decision until next year.

• He granted the injunction immediately.

• He dismissed the case entirely.