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July 22, 2014

Detroit Temporarily Halts Water Shutoffs After Protests 
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In Michigan, the city of Detroit is suspending its mass shutoff of water
to thousands of residents for 15 days after mass protests. Since March,
Detroit has cut the taps of more than 15,000 households, with more than
90,000 others at risk after falling behind on their bills. The pause
came as residents filed a lawsuit saying the shutoffs violate
constitutional rights.

 

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