Natural Resources Defense Council v. Winter
ELR Citation: ELR 20229 No(s). 07-56157 (9th Cir. Aug 31, 2007)
The Ninth Circuit granted the U.S. Navy's emergency motion to stay a preliminary injunction prohibiting its use of sonar during training activities. Environmental groups argued that the Navy's use of sonar was harmful to the environment, particularly whales. The lower court issued an injunction, but...