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Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency

Docket No.10-1062
Op. Below9th Circuit
ArgumentJan 9, 2012

Holding

The petitioners may bring a civil action under the Administrative Procedure Act to challenge the issuance of the Environmental Protection Agency"s administrative compliance order under Section 309 of the Clean Water Act, requiring them to take certain actions with respect to their property.

Judgment

Reversed, 9-0, in an opinion by Antonin Scalia on Mar 21, 2012. Justices Ginsburg and Alito each filed concurring opinions.

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