A federal judge has temporarily blocked a controversial Texas law designed to limit pollution-related lawsuits, ruling it likely unconstitutional and violating the right to access courts. Passed last year to shield businesses from hefty damages, the law sparked fierce backlash from environmental advocates and affected communities who warned it would let polluters off the hook. While this is a victory for plaintiffs, legal battles are expected to continue as state officials and corporate backers push back. For now, victims of pollution can still pursue justice under existing laws.
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