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Sackett v Environmental Protection Agency

598 U.S. 651 (2023)
JurisdictionUnited States
CourtUS Supreme Court
Year2023
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Waters of the United States under the Clean Water Act extend only to wetlands with a continuous surface connection to traditional navigable waters.

Key Principle

Waters of the United States under the Clean Water Act are limited to those with a continuous surface connection to traditional navigable waters.

Area of Law

environmental

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