Trump Kills Funding for Alabama's Sewage Crisis | JQJO

For 14 years, residents of Lowndes County, Alabama, a majority-Black area, have endured contaminated water and sewage due to failing infrastructure. A 2017 study revealed a high rate of hookworm infection. The Biden administration allocated $26 million to address this "environmental racism," but the Trump administration canceled the funding, citing "illegal DEI." This leaves over 300 families facing ongoing health risks and inadequate sanitation, a problem rooted in historical inequities and exacerbated by climate change. Activists continue fighting for infrastructure improvements, highlighting the deep-rooted issue and the community's connection to the land.