US Constitution does not guarantee right to clean drinking water or truthful information from officials

The US Constitution does not guarantee the right to clean drinking water or to truthful information from officials, a federal appellate court for the Fifth Circuit has ruled. Residents of Jackson, Mississippi, had sued over lead in the city's water supply and accused authorities of concealing the danger. The court dismissed the lawsuit, stating that such rights are not enshrined in the Constitution. The issue can be addressed through other means — regular lawsuits, elections, or legislation.