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“The reality is not that I lack respect for the law; it's that I have greater respect for justice.”

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Tim DeChristopher

Tim DeChristopher is an American activist known for his protest during a federal land auction in Utah in 2008, where he intentionally bid on parcels to block fossil fuel extraction. His actions drew public attention to issues of environmental justice and climate change. more

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