In a victory for the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, the US Army Corps orders that the Dakota Access Pipeline be rerouted.

Over the past few weeks, protesters have been protecting the lands of Standing Rock, North Dakota due to the recent construction plan of building a pipeline from North Dakota to Illinois. This new pipeline would allegedly invade sacred lands of the Standing Rock Sioux tribe, and is planned to run underneath the Missouri River.

The plan has angered many Native American tribes, since the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline would destroy land which has been considered sacred by the Sioux tribe for thousands of years.

Another issue with the Dakota Access Pipeline is that it is built underneath the Missouri River, which is the primary drinking source for thousands of residents. If the pipeline is built, it is not a matter of if the pipeline leaks into the river, but when. And because the pipeline is bound to leak into the Missouri River, many will be left without clean water.

Controversy over this pipeline has brought many protesters to the construction site, and the police have been arresting those who are fighting back. As of today, many people, including actress Shailene Woodley, have been arresting for just being at the site and trying to share their opinions.

Many have contributed their opinions on what steps they believe should be taken in this situation, whether it be through social media, protests, or more.

As of today, December 4, 2016, these protestors have been heard. Finally, after weeks of protesting, the Army Corps has halted the Dakota Access Pipeline and ordered the corporation to reroute the pipeline.

Rabbi Lev has contributed Jewish law’s take on this situation by stating, “In Judaism we have a concept of law, so if somebody is thought to be doing something that is unlawful we might want to enforce the law. But, it’s really important to us to understand why we have these laws enforced. There are sometimes, though, when laws need to be changed. And that’s the purpose of civil disobedience.”

For now the law is on the side of the Sioux tribe. But if in the future the laws change, then they may, like Rabbi Lev stated, engage in civil disobedience to make their voices heard and advocate for a law that seems more just for them.

The Jewish people have had, in history, their lands taken away by force, which gives the Jewish people an important view of this situation. Looking to the past for answers can give the Sioux tribe an important understanding of how to protect their sacred lands.

Although the Standing Rock protectors have won this fight, the big corporations are sure to put up a war. And the little people, in this situation, have to stand back up and fight the big people in order to make sure that their voices are heard and understood.