Appeals court rules clean drinking water is not a constitutional right
An appeals court has ruled that access to clean drinking water is not a constitutional right. The supplied information does not identify the jurisdiction or describe any immediate service changes.
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Why it matters
The decision could weaken legal protections used to challenge unsafe or inadequate drinking-water provision.
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