Court Cases

Thunderhawk v. Morton County

Latest Update: Jul 20, 2026

Summary

Thunderhawk v. Kirchmeier is a case that challenges the government’s decision to close a public road during a Standing Rock protest, preventing people from assembling to express their opposition to the Dakota Access Pipeline.

Documents

Appeals Court (8th Cir.)

Where it started

Press Releases

Jul 20, 2026

ACLU and ACLU of North Dakota File Brief in Support of Right to Protest on Public Roads

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