On the recordFebruary 14, 2022
The act will also hold companies accountable by allowing those of us impacted to seek legal remedy when they discriminate against us.
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McEachin emphasizes accountability for companies harming Black communities through pollution.
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I think it distracts from our shared goal of solving these problems for these communities.
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