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The unanimous court restored Guam’s super fund claim against the U.S. Navy At 11:32 am On Monday, the Supreme Court expressed support in a dispute between Guam and the federal government over the cost of cleaning up toxic waste on the island.Chief Justice Clarence Thomas wrote View The case was approved by a unanimous court only four weeks after oral arguments. case, Guam v. United StatesInvolving the territory of Guam, the U.S. Navy is required to share the cost of cleaning up Ordot Dump. Ordot Dump is the seat of the Super Fund. The Navy is said to have been dumping toxic waste for decad...

Biden has committed to $5 billion for Superfund site clean-ups, as the University of Houston research establishes a clear connection between life expectancy reductions and a proximity to these sites. It is a first good test of Biden’s promise of environmental justice for marginalized communities.