Fifth Circuit court says US Constitution does not guarantee right to clean water

A federal appeals court upheld dismissal of a lawsuit from Jackson, Mississippi residents who claimed tainted drinking water violated their constitutional rights, ruling the Constitution provides no such guarantee.

First covered Sep 8, 2026 · 10:37 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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18d Guardian Environment US federal court says no constitutional right to clean water in Mississippi case — Appeals court dismisses lawsuit from Jackson residents claiming that tainted drinking water violated their rights A US appellate court has decided that the…

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ca5.uscourts.gov 24 60370 Cv1 (ca5.uscourts.gov)

lieffcabraser.com Jackson Complaint Filed (lieffcabraser.com)

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finance.yahoo.com Federal court tells lead-poisoned Jackson, Mississippi residents they have no constitutional right to clean water

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spokesman.com Constitution doesn’t include right to clean water, accurate information from public officials, federal court rules

reason.com En Banc Fifth Circuit Rejects Claims that Jackson, MS Water Crisis Violated Constitutional Rights

news.bloomberglaw.com Constitution Doesn’t Cover Right to Clean Water, Court Rules (1)

Appeared in: 2026-09-09 (#15)

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