Lead found in Watts tap water, UCI students file suit over Palestine protests treatment, chronic court reporter shortage in LA — The AM Edition

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A nonprofit in Watts has found some homes in the area with lead in their tap water and many residents report symptoms of exposure. Five students are suing UC Irvine, alleging they’re being given harsher punishment for leading pro-Palestine campus protests. Many court proceedings lack a written record because of a court reporter shortage.

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