Biden seeks last minute appeal of court ruling on fluoride in water
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Attorneys for the Biden administration said Friday they would seek to challenge a court loss last year that could pave the way for the Trump administration to ban the use of fluoride in water. The Biden administration's notice, filed Friday with the federal district court in San Francisco, comes just days ahead of a Jan. 21 deadline for the appeal.
AI Summary
Main Idea: The Biden administration is trying to appeal a court ruling that could give the Trump administration room to move toward banning fluoride in drinking water.
Key Points:
- The administration filed notice in federal court just before a Jan. 21 appeal deadline.
- A judge ruled last year that fluoride levels in U.S. water may pose health risks, but did not order the EPA to ban fluoridation.
- The case matters because the ruling could let the federal government push local water systems to stop adding fluoride.
- Supporters call fluoridation safe and effective for preventing cavities, while opponents cite research linking higher fluoride exposure to lower IQ in children.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
An appeal could delay a clear ruling on fluoride, leaving households and local governments unsure about water safety rules and future costs.
Positive Impact
If the Trump administration drops the appeal, it could speed up a policy change for communities worried about fluoride exposure.
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