Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency

Holding: The petitioners may bring a civil action under the Administrative Procedure Act to challenge the issuance of the Environmental Protection Agency’s administrative compliance order under Section 309 of the Clean Water Act, requiring them to take certain actions with respect to their property.

Judgment: Reversed, 9-0, in an opinion by Justice Scalia on March 21, 2012. Justices Ginsburg and Alito each filed concurring opinions.

SCOTUSblog Coverage

Briefs and Documents

Merits Briefs for the Petitioners

Amicus Briefs in Support of the Petitioners

Amicus Briefs in Support of Neither Party

Merits Briefs for the Respondents

Amicus Briefs is Support of the Respondents

Certiorari-stage documents