DOJ ends settlement for wastewater treatment in Alabama's Lowndes County, risking residents' health.

The US Department of Justice has ended a settlement aimed at improving wastewater treatment in Alabama's Lowndes County, a predominantly Black area. The decision follows President Trump's order to stop federal diversity and inclusion initiatives. The settlement was the first use of civil rights laws to address environmental justice. With the termination, the state will no longer be required to improve sanitation, leaving residents facing health risks from raw sewage.