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His death, captured on citizen video, sparked days of protests.

South High School in Cheyenne has cancelled the daily study period, prompting about 200 students to protest.

Protesters hurled gasoline bombs, bricks and other objects at police, who responded with volleys of tear gas.

Lawyers for Blackjewel say the coal is losing value and increasing in combustibility, meaning it could burst into flames, as it sits on the tracks.

A different group of landowners brought similar complaints that the commission denied last year.

Several states are considering increasing fines and prison terms for such incidents and holding associated organizations legally accountable as well.

A similar measure passed the Legislature last year but was vetoed by former Gov. Matt Mead.

The company did not admit any fault.