# Dams Opened. Homes Flooded. Justice Sought.

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Podcast: [El Paso News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/el-paso-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7476707)
Published: 2026-05-29T16:11:20+00:00
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After Hurricane Harvey unleashed 27 trillion gallons of rain, officials opened floodgates at Addicks and Barker dams to avoid catastrophic dam failure—sparking a nine-year legal battle. Homeowners argue the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers violated the Fifth Amendment by flooding their property without compensation, despite following their own water control manual. A federal judge finally sided with the homeowners in April, ruling the Corps liable for $8 billion in damages. The Corps has deferred comment to the Justice Department, while residents like Cynthia Neely await compensation that could offer long-term security. This case sets a major precedent for future disaster response and property rights nationwide. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6c3eb15b9ce13cbc

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