Several media organizations have filed a petition with the North Dakota Supreme Court to gain expanded access to the upcoming trial involving Greenpeace activists. The trial stems from a protest in which demonstrators trespassed on a farm and planted crops in protest of the Dakota Access Pipeline.
The media organizations argue that their ability to cover the trial is being hindered by restrictions imposed by the judge, including limited access to court filings and restrictions on recording and broadcasting the proceedings. They believe that expanded access is necessary to ensure transparency and public awareness of the trial.
The petition highlights the importance of freedom of the press and the public’s right to know about the legal proceedings involving Greenpeace activists. The media organizations involved in the petition include major national outlets such as ABC, CBS, and NBC, as well as local North Dakota news organizations.
The North Dakota Supreme Court has yet to respond to the media petition, but the outcome of their decision could have significant implications for the coverage of the trial and the broader issue of press freedom in the state.
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