Alabama landfill activists seek dismissal of slander suit

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2. EPA used to have an Environmental Justice

department that handled cases where toxic materials were dumped in poor neighborhoods and those with people of color. The department has pretty much been neutered.
There also used to be an ombudsman, Robert Martin, who assisted communities in their efforts to have toxic materials cleaned up in their communities. His position was independent of the EPA. They fired him and made the position part of the EPA.

This is what happens when those with no power face off against business - they can expect to be sued into submission.

The republicans in Washington just stopped all public participation grants that are required by the federal government for Superfund cleanup sites that are being handled by the state.

Republicans are entitled to dump their toxic materials anywhere they want and they will sue you if you object.