The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe's attempt to halt construction of the four-state Dakota Access oil pipeline near their North Dakota reservation, a cause that has drawn thousands to join a protest, was denied Friday by a federal judge. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg in Washington denied the tribe's request for a temporary injunction in a 58-page opinion. "We will continue to pursue vindication of the tribe's lawful rights even if the pipeline is complete." Thousands gathered Friday at the protest over the pipeline, which will cross the Missouri River near the Standing Rock Sioux reservation in southern North Dakota. A rally against the Dakota Access pipeline is scheduled for Friday afternoon at the North Dakota Capitol, and many of those gathered at the protest site are expected to make the about 45-mile trek.

Source: Fox News September 09, 2016 19:07 UTC