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Protesters The protesters arrested in August 2012 at the Montana state Capitol in Helena plan to go are likely going to trial. In August2012, 23 people climate change activists were arrested for criminal trespass while protesting the state Land Board's decisionsto open up mining in Otter Creek, which they say side with companies wanting to export coal overseas. The protesters claim that coal is harmful to humans and the environment and should be left in the ground. About 30 people rallied on their behalf in downtown Helena at Constitution Park on Wednesday afternoon.