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On the other hand it means that states can just not do that and leave their citizens without clean drinking water.
by IsTom 25d ago
On the other hand it means that states can just not do that and leave their citizens without clean drinking water.
- Smaug123 25d agoDoes it? I think that conclusion requires observing additionally that all federal law also fails to grant a right to safe drinking water, doesn’t it?
- gavinsyancey 25d agoMany municipal water systems are wholely in one state. Does the Constitution grant Congress the right to control municipal water quality? Also it's kind of a moot point if federal law has not granted that right and does not seem likely to.
- rascul 25d agoIsn't that what the safe drinking water act is for?
- u1hcw9nx 25d agoPage 2 second paragraph."Rather, the remedy for Plaintiffs’ injuries lies in pursuing .." https://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/opinions/pub/24/24-60370-CV1.pdf https://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/opinions/pub/24/24-60370-CV1.pd...
- IsTom 25d agoYes > Rather, the remedy for Plaintiffs’ injuries lies in pursuing tort claims, electing representatives who will better manage the public-water system, and petitioning their representatives for other remedies. which is easier said than done. From outside of US this seems extremely ass backwards.