October Term 2008 · Docket 07-1239

Should the Navy use sonar for training?

The Navy wants to use sonar for training. Environmental groups want a court order to stop it.

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Winter v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc.
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The arguments, in order

This case may have been argued more than once. Each entry below uses that session's official transcript. Later arguments do not erase earlier ones.

  1. Argument 1 ·

    What happened at the argument

    General Garre argued sonar training is critical for security.

    Mr. Kendall argued the district court finding was supported.

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What this case is about

The Navy argues sonar training protects national security. Environmental groups argue the court order prevents harm.

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How the case got here

The Supreme Court heard oral argument in this case on October 8, 2008.

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What each side wants

The Navy wants to use sonar for training.

Environmental groups want the court order to stand.

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What each side says

The Navy claims sonar training is vital for security.

Environmental groups claim the court order prevents harm.

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What the justices asked

Chief Justice Roberts asked about the temporary stay.

Justice Scalia asked for a repetition of a point.

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Why it matters

This case defines the balance between military training and environmental protection.

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What happens next

This article currently covers the argument record. Use the official docket link for later case activity.

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Revision history

  1. Revision 1 · Official Transcript ·

    Correction: Rewritten to the concise citizen-facing editorial standard.

  2. Revision 2 · Official Transcript ·

    Correction: Migrated to the dated official Court activity contract without model use.

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