What Next | The Lawsuit Scaring Protesters
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Behind the Lines: Tactics at Standing Rock
This chapter explores the espionage tactics used by a security firm hired by an oil company during the Standing Rock protests, including infiltration and intelligence gathering. It discusses the rise of lawfare and new anti-protest laws that frame dissent as a national security threat, culminating in a significant lawsuit outcome that awarded Energy Transfer over $666 million. The chapter raises concerns about SLAPP lawsuits and the implications for activists, emphasizing the risks faced by those advocating for social justice in a hostile legal landscape.
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