Federal judge agrees to toss $28M judgment related to Dakota Access Pipeline protests

By: Mary Steurer

Outlets: North Dakota Monitor

Published: May 8, 2026

Words: 759

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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A federal district court judge indicated he will nullify a nearly $28 million judgment against the federal government related to costs North Dakota incurred during the Dakota Access Pipeline protests so the parties can reach a settlement.

North Dakota is still set to receive a payment Attorney General Drew Wrigley described as satisfactory, but attorneys would not disclose the amount during a Friday hearing.

Attorneys for the United States and North Dakota said the …

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