The Latest Breaking News from Camp Lejeune

Trump Says Veterans Exposed to Toxic Water at Marine Base Won't Get Settlement Money Unless Republicans Win Midterms

Trump links outstanding Camp Lejeune claims to the 2026 midterms, while DOJ data show more than $879 million paid and many cases remain unresolved.

International Business Times UK · Oct 21

Behind the Byline — Camp Lejeune settlements and the dilemma facing many victims

Closure is still a ways off for most of those harmed by Camp Lejeune’s water, such as Lori Freshwater, who struggled with the decision to accept a settlement from the Department of Justice as compensation for her mother’s death. CQ Roll Call Deputy Editor Mike Magner talks about Freshwater’s story…

Roll Call · Oct 7

Settlement of Camp Lejeune case shows dilemma facing many victims

Among the thousands of victims of contaminated drinking water at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune was a woman with the ironic name of Mary Freshwater, who was raising her family at the North Carolina base in the late 1970s and early 1980s, when toxins in the water were at their…

Roll Call · Sep 22

An anxiety-filled Veterans Day for victims of Camp Lejeune water - Roll Call

DOJ has denied stalling on the litigation, saying it aims to ensure claims are legitimate before moving toward trials, settlements.

Roll Call · Nov 12, 2025

Murphy, Tillis gain support for bill on Camp Lejeune litigation - Roll Call

Support is building for a bill to revise a law allowing victims of contaminated water at Camp Lejeune to seek damages from the government.

Roll Call · Jul 21, 2025

Death is the only winner so far in Camp Lejeune litigation - Roll Call

Marine’s widow seeks justice after her husband’s death, saying it was caused by exposure to contaminated drinking water at Camp LeJeune.

Roll Call · May 7, 2025

Camp Lejeune Victims Await Justice Amid Legal Limbo

Learn about the PACT Act and Camp Lejeune Justice Act, addressing water contamination at Camp Lejeune and the challenges faced by victims in seeking compen...

Top News · Aug 9, 2024

Bills seek to speed up lawsuits over Camp Lejeune contamination - Roll Call

A bipartisan group in Congress is pushing legislation to speed up 1,800 lawsuits over contaminated drinking water at Base Camp Lejeune.

Roll Call · Jun 20, 2024

How The Camp Lejeune Cases are Categorized Into Tier 1 and Tier 2?

The Camp Lejeune water contamination disaster is one of the most significant environmental and health crises in the history of the United States military.

inkl · Jun 14, 2024

Jury trials denied in Camp Lejeune lawsuits - Roll Call

Victims of water contamination at Camp Lejeune are not entitled to jury trials in their lawsuits seeking damages, four judges ruled.

Roll Call · Feb 6, 2024