"The freedom of individuals verbally to oppose or challenge police action without thereby risking arrest is one of the principal characteristics by which we distinguish a free nation from a police state." -- The U.S. Supreme Court, June 15, 1987

@People4Bernie - A young Native American girl has a message for President Obama

 

This initial crackdown at the Standing Rock camp shortly after the activation of the North Dakota National Guard.

Battle lines are drawn.

@_Native_Life - A tribal elder conducts a water ceremony in front of the police line.

Jake Thompson - Do they really need to have snipers aiming at UNARMED people?

 

A woman is violently arrested by militarized law enforcement

 

As frustration mounts, two National Guards trucks are set on fire.