Tribal members push to join 8th Circuit appeal

Tribal members are seeking to join an 8th Circuit Court appeal over the Dakota Access Pipeline’s environmental review. They argue that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers failed to consult adequately with tribes and properly assess risks to water resources, including the Missouri River, which serves as a critical water source. This legal battle builds on years of resistance against pipeline projects impacting Indigenous lands, with potential implications for federal consultation standards and tribal sovereignty.