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Justice Department Drops Lawsuit Against Cancer Alley Firm
3/9/2025
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- The Justice Department has abruptly dropped its lawsuit against Denka Performance Elastomer, a company linked to heightened cancer risks in a predominantly Black community. This move echoes the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle Biden's environmental justice initiatives. Denka, situated in Louisiana's Cancer Alley, defended itself by asserting the lawsuit was unfounded and emphasized its progress in lowering emissions.
