Sanders writes: "The first priority must be protecting the safety of the peaceful protesters. That is why I urge you to direct the Department of Justice to send observers to protect the protestors' First Amendment rights to protest the pipeline."
Senator Bernie Sanders. (photo: Brian Snyder/Reuters)
Bernie Sanders Letter to Obama Urging Intervention in North Dakota
30 October 16
This is a copy of a letter sent to President Obama by Senator Bernie Sanders on October 28th urging immediate intervention in North Dakota to halt construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline, defuse tensions and observe Native American rights.
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