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NJ sues Ford over contamination at Ringwood Mines

State seeks money to restore natural resources damaged on Ramapough Lenape Nation's land

Aired 06/16/2022

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NJ sues Ford over contamination at Ringwood Mines

Clip: 6/16/2022 | 1m 40sVideo has Closed Captions

State seeks money to restore natural resources damaged on Ramapough Lenape Nation's land

New Jersey is filing a lawsuit against Ford Motor Company, saying they knowingly polluted and contaminated a site known as Ringwood Mines in Passaic County. Ringwood Mines sits in a neighborhood that’s home to members of the Ramapough Lenape Nation’s Turtle Clan. In a statement, Ford said they are working with the state and federal authorities.

Aired 06/16/2022

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