U.S. Supreme Court

May 11, 2020

Insider Briefing: The Clean Water Case of the Century: Victory at the Supreme Court

Earthjustice attorneys share an inside look at the case, the argument before the Supreme Court, and what this historic victory means for the future of the Clean Water Act.

April 23, 2020 | In the News: Civil Beat

U.S. Supreme Court Rules Against Maui County In Major Clean Water Case

David Henkin, Attorney, Mid-Pacific Office, Earthjustice: “The court very clearly said that there is no loophole to use our groundwater as a sewer.”

April 23, 2020 | In the News: Science Magazine

Big Supreme Court Ruling Bolsters Groundwater Science

David Henkin, Attorney, Mid-Pacific Office: “Science always has and will continue to play an important role in understanding the bounds of the Clean Water Act.”

April 23, 2020 | Article

Our Lawyer Just Got a Big Win for Clean Water at the Supreme Court

Earthjustice attorney David Henkin went to the Supreme Court to protect the right to clean water for his clients – and for all Americans. The court’s decision upholds those protections and rejects the Trump administration’s effort to blow a big hole in the Clean Water Act.

April 23, 2020 | Press Release: Victory

Victoria: La Corte Suprema de Justicia Deja Intacta la Ley de Agua Limpia

La decisión del tribunal superior establece protecciones vitales para los océanos, ríos y lagos de la nación.

April 23, 2020 | Explainer

The Clean Water Case of the Century

The Supreme Court ruled to keep the Clean Water Act intact, dealing a major loss to the Trump administration and its pro-polluter agenda. The court's decision solidifies the Clean Water Act’s place as one of the nation’s most effective environmental laws.

April 23, 2020 | Press Release: Victory

Supreme Court Leaves the Clean Water Act Intact

Court decision leaves in place vital protections for the nation’s oceans, rivers, lakes

April 23, 2020 | Legal Document

U.S. Supreme Court Decision in County of Maui vs. Hawai’i Wildlife Fund

The U.S. Supreme Court rules to keep the Clean Water Act intact, dealing a major loss to the Trump administration and its pro-polluter agenda. The opinion was written by Justice Breyer with a vote of 6-3; with Chief Justice Roberts joining the opinion, along with Ginsburg, Sotomayor, Kagan, and Kavanaugh.