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.
Detroit Temporarily Halts Water Shutoffs After Protests
HeadlineJul 22, 2014