The Brief
- DOJ ends illegal dumping monitoring in Houston, which impacts many black and brown communities.
- Trinity Gardens and 5th ward community members spoke out about the ongoing issue.
- The City of Houston responds to the end of federal oversight and shares initiatives to combat the issue.
HOUSTON – Residents in two predominantly Black and Brown communities say they are frustrated and disappointed after learning the U.S. Department of Justice has ended its oversight connected to illegal dumping in Houston.
Trinity Gardens residents are concerned after federal oversight ends monitoring illegal dumping
The monitoring, which began in 2022 after a civil rights complaint, focused heavily on neighborhoods like Trinity/Houston Gardens where residents say trash piles, debris, and hazardous waste have remained an everyday reality.…