Community and Legal Battles
Long-standing efforts by local groups, descendants of enslaved people, aim to halt the industrial development of a $9.4 billion plastics facility in southeast Louisiana, preserving cultural heritage and burial sites.
Legal disputes have ensued, with a 2022 district judge canceling 's air permits due to pollution concerns and the importance of the land's historical significance, a decision overturned in January by ’s First Circuit Court of Appeal.
Research and Responses
Genealogist Lenora Gobert identified five enslaved individuals believed to be buried on the site, based on historical records, emphasizing the need for more proactive measures to protect such sites.
has faced criticism for initially denying the existence of burial grounds, later discovering human remains on-site. The company claims commitment to respecting and protecting these remains.