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Menthol Lawsuit Fact Sheet 

The menthol lawsuit is based on the Civil Rights Acts of 1866 and 1870 and the 13th and 14th Amendments to the Constitution. It is believed to be the first lawsuit filed against the tobacco industry on behalf of African Americans. Oral arguments on the tobacco industry's motion to dismiss the lawsuit are scheduled for April 7, 1999 in the Federal District Court in Philadelphia. . . We are asking organizations of youth and adults in Black communities throughout the country to begin active health campaigns to convince smokers of menthol cigarettes in our communities to Quit Today! and to encourage more attention to the dangers of menthol by government agencies and health groups.

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