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== Legacy ==

The MOVE bombing remains Philadelphia's most traumatic modern event, raising questions about race, policing, and accountability that continue to resonate. The bombing occurred in a Black neighborhood, and the decision to drop a bomb on a residential block reflected racial dynamics that critics argue would never have applied to a white neighborhood. The lack of accountability for officials reinforced concerns about unequal justice.<ref name="move"/>

In 2020, controversies emerged regarding the handling of victims' remains by the city and the University of Pennsylvania, renewing attention to the event. Mayor Jim Kenney formally apologized, and the city established a MOVE-related reparations program.<ref name="move"/>