# Judge Eyes $28M Pipeline Protest Judgment

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Podcast: [Bismarck News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bismarck-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7612013)
Published: 2026-05-30T09:53:55+00:00
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## Resource

A federal judge is poised to toss out a $28 million judgment tied to Dakota Access Pipeline protests, potentially saving the government millions. After a prolonged legal battle over protest-related costs, the judge is scrutinizing the calculations before making his final call — a move that could reshape how protest expenses are handled in future cases and spark strong reactions from both sides. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3afdba56a15b6c28

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