UN support sought in case against U.S. dumping of toxic waste
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An American Indian denied access to Austria by customs officials said getting to the World Conference may cost him a court case.
Doug Anderson filed charges with the United Nations against the U.S. over that government's role in the dumping of radioactive and toxic waste on his reserve in upper New York State.
But the Native from the Tuscarora Nations near Lewiston, New York, said he was forced to accept the American passport to enter Austria, a move that he believes may hurt his case against the U.S. government.
