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Who: Opponents to the Dakota Access Pipeline from Iowa + Indigenous Iowans and others from across the Midwest
Why: to protest the four-state pipeline eminent domain
Where: Protesting eminent domain at the Super Bowl in Minneapolis at the US Bank Stadium. U.S. Bank has a banking relationship with the pipeline company
Des Moines Register | Iowa environmentalists heading to Super Bowl to protest Dakota Access pipeline
A Louisiana Court ruled that Public Records Laws Not Applicable To Private Pipeline Company.
Arguments for Open Records: If the entity performs a governmental role, like taking property, it should be subject to open records
The Court’s response— there is no basis for applying open records requirements in this matter.
Red River Radio | Judge Rules Public Records Laws Not Applicable To Private Pipeline Company
The Port had the power to use eminent domain on a 4:3 vote.
As for compensation, the Port that was acquired didn’t receive just compensation.
The case: St. Bernard Port, Harbor v. Violet Dock Port, Inc.
Owners Counsel | Louisiana Supreme Court Decides St. Bernard Port, Harbor v.…