Victory for Black Residents of Cancer Alley as Court Rules Landmark Lawsuit Seeking Moratorium on Toxic Industry Can Proceed on All Counts
February 10, 2026
February 10, 2026
NEW YORK, Feb. 10 -- The Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following news release:
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Victory for Black Residents of Cancer Alley as Court Rules Landmark Lawsuit Seeking Moratorium on Toxic Industry Can Proceed on All Counts
Court finds lawsuit plausibly alleges St. James Parish's discriminatory land use system has roots in slavery, violates the Constitution
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New Orleans - A federal district court today ruled tha . . .
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Victory for Black Residents of Cancer Alley as Court Rules Landmark Lawsuit Seeking Moratorium on Toxic Industry Can Proceed on All Counts
Court finds lawsuit plausibly alleges St. James Parish's discriminatory land use system has roots in slavery, violates the Constitution
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New Orleans - A federal district court today ruled tha . . .
