Extreme drought, continued construction of Line 3 Pipeline targeting head waters of Mississippi

With extreme drought plaguing the Great Lakes states, Enbridge pipeline company continues to manipulate hydrology in their construction of the controversial Line 3 pipeline, now targeting passage through sacred headwaters of the Mississippi Delta, and home home to a large number of Original inhabitants, including Winona Laduke. Winona was arrested with seven other Indigenous women and their allies, who directly opposed pipeline construction in lawn chairs as a people as a non-threatening vanguard for ceremoniously decorated horses and allies stood behind their courageous leadership.

To understand the circumstances surrounding the Line 3 pipeline, we encourage you to read the background information available at StopLine3.org.

The fight to Stop Line 3 is far from over. Despite false claims distributed through news cycles, the progress on construction of the enlarged Line 3 pipeline is far from over. The project faces fierce opposition from faith organizations, scientific associations, women’s rights groups, and, most importantly, a lion’s share of Indigenous voices — who stand to gain economically from the pipeline.  Not  withstanding the opposition, the Biden administration is yet to show support for the water and climate — and publicly object from the completion of the new tar sands pipeline (despite his vocal commitments).

Here are some of the updates from the frontlines. After incredible cultural action ensued, resulting in seven arrests, Winona finally released.

Aitkin County issued a warrant for LaDuke after being arrested on Monday, July 19 for violating conditions of her release. She was arrested on Jan. 9, 2021 for protesting at a Line 3 work site and posted bail with conditions to remain law-abiding. If a defendant violates conditions of bail, such as being arrested for additional charges in any jurisdiction, they may be arrested and face additional charges or be held in contempt of court.

“We’re going to keep fighting Enbridge, because it’s wrong,” said LaDuke.