You Don’t Have a Right to Safe Drinking Water, US Court Rules

Community News, Politics, Recent Posts

A Trump-appointed judge also said Americans have no “constitutional right to truthful information” during a public health crisis.


By: Sophie Hurwitz

Article Reprint

A volunteer grabs a gallon of water at a water and food distribution drive held by College Hill Baptist Church and the World Central kitchen on March 7, 2021 in Jackson, Mississippi. Michael M. Santiago/Getty

On Friday, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit against the city of Jackson, Mississippi, which alleged the city knowingly let residents drink lead-contaminated water. 

Pages: 1 2

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *