DOJ ends monitoring of illegal dumping in Houston in retreat from environmental justice
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- The U.S. Justice Department has officially withdrawn from its agreement with the city of Houston aimed at addressing illegal dumping in predominantly Black and Latino neighborhoods. This decision marks a significant retreat from efforts to promote environmental justice in these communities.
- The cessation of monitoring by the Justice Department raises concerns about the ongoing environmental challenges faced by marginalized neighborhoods in Houston. It suggests a potential decline in federal support for initiatives designed to protect vulnerable populations from illegal dumping and its associated health risks.
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