Greenpeace faces a $300 million lawsuit from Energy Transfer, which accuses the environmental organization of orchestrating protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline nearly a decade ago. Greenpeace firmly denies these allegations and claims the lawsuit is a strategic move to intimidate and bankrupt dissenting voices. Activists argue that the case attempts to undermine the narrative of Native American activism surrounding the protests at Standing Rock, highlighting the ongoing struggle against historical erasure of marginalized communities. The trial's opening statements were made, with each side presenting its arguments over the next two weeks.
Greenpeace argues that the lawsuit from Energy Transfer is not just about the organization itself, but also a broader attempt to silence environmental protests and erode support for indigenous rights.
Waniya Locke, from Standing Rock, emphasized the historical pattern of marginalized voices being silenced, pointing out that recent legal actions echo past efforts to erase indigenous activism.
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