In 2016, during the Dakota Access Pipeline protests, Sheriff Kyle Kirchmeier led the Morton County Sheriff’s Office in responding to demonstrators. Under his command, law enforcement officers were accused of using excessive force against peaceful protesters, including the use of water cannons in freezing temperatures, rubber bullets, and concussion grenades. These actions led to multiple lawsuits alleging violations of constitutional rights. One notable case is Mitchell v. Morton County Sheriff Kyle Kirchmeier, where the Eighth Circuit Court allowed the case to proceed, indicating potential Fourth Amendment violations.
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