Louisiana's Black Communities Demand Justice Against Polluting Facilities

A federal appellate court has permitted Black communities in Louisiana to advance their fight against pollution linked to allegedly discriminatory land-use practices. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lawsuit from faith-based groups challenging racial bias in St. James Parish, a part of the notorious "Cancer Alley." The suit seeks to halt the expansion of chemical plants, noting that 20 of 24 industrial sites are near predominantly Black neighborhoods. The case will proceed in the U.S. District Court, which must address longstanding environmental injustices.