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Judge May Take First-Hand Look at Border Sewage Before Dismissing Suit [1]

"A federal judge delayed a ruling on a request to dismiss a lawsuit against the International Boundary and Water Commission while he reviews more evidence"

"After an intense two-hour hearing, U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Miller said he will continue reviewing evidence before ruling on a government motion to dismiss a lawsuit that seeks to compel the U.S. International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) to halt the flow of millions of gallons of raw sewage from the Tijuana River into the Pacific Ocean.

"It was a very emotional morning for me,” said Imperial Beach Mayor Serge Dedina. “Vivid memories of taking my kids to the emergency room. We have little kids here, you know. Our kids are getting sick."

Dedina was close to tears when he talked with reporters after the hearing."

Paul Krueger reports for NBC 7 San Diego August 13, 2018. [2]

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Source: NBC 7 San Diego [2], 08/14/2018
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[1] https://www.sej.org/headlines/judge-may-take-first-hand-look-border-sewage-dismissing-suit [2] https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Judge-Wants-First-Hand-Look-at-Border-Sewage-Before-Dismissing-Suit-Against-IBWC-490776841.html [3] https://www.sej.org/category/topics-beat/environmental-health [4] https://www.sej.org/category/topics-beat/laws [5] https://www.sej.org/category/topics-beat/pollution [6] https://www.sej.org/category/topics-beat/water [7] https://www.sej.org/category/region/national/california [8] https://www.sej.org/category/region/international/mexico [9] https://www.sej.org/taxonomy/term/81