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Tennessee Valley Authority v Hill

437 U.S. 153 (1978)
JurisdictionUnited States
CourtUS Supreme Court
Year1978
StatusBinding authority

Summary

The Endangered Species Act requires courts to enjoin federal projects threatening listed species regardless of project completion or cost, affording endangered species the highest statutory priority.

Key Principle

Endangered Species Act; snail darter; injunction against nearly completed dam; ESA affords endangered species the highest priority

Area of Law

environmental

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