US District Judge Malachy Mannion has blocked an attempt by a family business to stop the Continental Pipeline from crossing its property.

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In his ruling, the Scranton, Pennsylvania, judge directed US Marshals to arrest or detain anyone who obstructs the felling of trees. "Then they will be brought before me for a contempt hearing." The family's business North Harford Maple, a syrup business in New Milford, Pennsylvania, has been attempting to stop the pipeline developer from cutting down maple trees. A family spokesman said peaceful protests will continue, adding that they will not try to physically stop work crews.