US Court Rules There Is No Right to Safe Drinking Water

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

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit against Jackson, Mississippi, over lead-contaminated water, ruling that residents have no constitutional right to clean water or truthful information during a public health crisis. The decision, written by Trump-appointed Judge Kurt Engelhardt, contrasts with protections in several US states and countries like Uruguay and South Africa.