SCOTUS: United States opposes Utah’s lawsuit over federal lands
Utah's lawsuit to reclaim federal lands faces opposition from the U.S. government and Ute Tribe, leading to a crucial Supreme Court battle.
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In Texas v. New Mexico, the Supreme Court rejected a proposed consent decree in a water dispute over the Rio Grande, saying federal approval was needed.
Can states settle Rio Grande water fight without U.S. approval?
The Supreme Court will decide if a settlement over Rio Grande water rights between Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado can proceed without federal government approval, potentially setting a precedent for...
SCOTUS to review Texas v. New Mexico, Colorado, a decades-long water rights dispute involving the 1938 Rio Grande Compact and federal objections to the states' settlement agreement.
WOTUS: New federal water pollution rule draws mixed reaction
The recent rule change for waters of the US still faces uncertainty and possible legal challenges.
Supreme Court rules against Navajo Nation in landmark water rights case
SCOTUS decided that while the United States government recognizes tribal water rights, it is not obligated to secure water for the Navajo Nation. This article summarizes key points in the majority...