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NAACP Files Federal Lawsuit Against Snyder Over Flint Water Crisis

Adam Ciminello May 19, 2016 #BlackLivesMatter

Flint resident Angela Hickmon, 56, chants during a protest Monday outside City Hall in downtown Flint, Mich.
Credit: Associated Press

“The people of Flint have been harmed through the failure of state officials to provide professional and accountable basic services mandated by federal law and expected by any person living in a major city.” The NAACP announced Wednesday afternoon that it has filed a federal class action lawsuit against …

Michigan Governor Rick Snyder’s Own Investigatory Panel Blames His Administration For Flint Water Crisis

Adam Ciminello March 24, 2016 #BlackLivesMatter

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder (R) testifying about the Flint water crisis before Congress
CREDIT: AP PHOTO/ANDREW HARNIK

Independent Panel Finds That State Is Fundamentally Accountable For What Happened In Flint Cites Negligence At All Levels And Says It Not Only Affects The Citizens Of Flint’s Health, But Their “Trust In Government” An investigatory panel specifically commissioned by Michigan Governor Rick Snyder issued its final report Wednesday regarding …