The fight between native SIU people and the workers continues in the North Dakota. At Standing Rock there was established a tent camp of protesters, who are arriving here with cars and horses, reports the NYDTV.

Their purpose is to hinder construction of the pipeline in that area, since it would disrupt the sacred burial ground and religious rituals that are being held there. In addition, as the Native Americans assert, the pipeline will deprive them of drinking water, since it might possibly pollute local rivers. The protests of the indigenous peoples began in August. It is supported by environmentalists and celebrities; among them are actresses Shailene Woodley and Susan Saradon .

Last weekend there took place clashes between the local people and the  wardens of the constructions site. The protesters blocked the access to the construction area, after which more than 20 people were arrested . At the same time, there is initiated there on the construction of that pipeline . On Tuesday the district judge temporarily banned the construction activities. The verdict of that case will be issued on Friday . However , regardless of the decision , the Indians are going to defend their land .

The construction of more than 1,700 km long pipeline is managed by Texas Energy Transfer Partners company . According to the project it will pass along the territories of the North Dakota, South Dakota , Iowa, and Illinois.