Sackett v. EPA (2023)
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| Sackett v. EPA (2023) | |
| Court | Supreme Court of the United States |
|---|---|
| Citation | |
| Date decided | May 25, 2023 |
| Followed | Sackett v. EPA (2012) |
Facts
The Sacketts were filling their land in Idaho with gravel & sands for their home-building project.
Issues
What is defines as a "wetland"? (A "wetland" is protected under the Clean Water Act.) CBS News report
Holding
The Sacketts may build their home in the Idaho areas that the EPA officials considered wetlands.
A wetland must have a continuous surface connection to another big body of water.
This case was a [9-0 decision https://www.reuters.com/legal/us-supreme-court-rules-against-epa-wetlands-regulation-challenge-2023-05-25/].
