Winter v. Natural Resources Defense Council
- Winter v. Natural Resources Defense Council
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ArgueDate=October 8
ArgueYear=2008
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FullName=Winter v. Natural Resources Defense Council
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QuestionsPresented=Should Navy be prohibited to use mid-frequency sonar that harms whales and other marine life off the coast of Southern California?
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"Winter v. Natural Resources Defense Council", was a case heard before the United States Supreme Court on October 8, 2008 concerning the United States Navy ability to use sonar during drills causing possible harm to whales and other marine mammals. [cite news |first=Jerry |last=Markon |authorlink= |coauthors=Eilperin, Juliet |title=NOAA, Court Focus On Marine Mammals: Ship Speed Limited; Sonar Use Debated |url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/10/08/AR2008100801992.html |work=Washington Post |publisher= |date=2008-10-09 |accessdate= ]
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[http://www.abanet.org/publiced/preview/briefs/oct08.shtml#winter Case briefs]
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