Former coal miners and their families held a rally in front of a Department of Labor building in Washington D.C. on Tuesday. They say they’re frustrated and tired of delays to enforcement of a safety measure designed to protect miners from toxic silica dust.

After a court froze the long-awaited safety rule, Trump administration lawyers have done little to challenge the stay. Instead, they’ve blocked interest groups including mine unions and medical associations from advocating for its enforcement.

National Black Lung Association President Gary Hairston yelled toward the building, tears streaming down his face.

“Congress, y’all ain’t doing nothing for us! We need y’all to stand up for us coal miners! We let us stand beside you when you run for election, but you won’t stand beside us when

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