ELR Citation: ELR 20279
No(s). 07-1239 (U.S. Nov 12, 2008)

The U.S. Supreme Court vacated two provisions of a preliminary injunction that restricted the U.S. Navy's use of mid-frequency active (MFA) sonar during training exercises in the waters off southern California. While the Court does not question the importance of plaintiffs' ecological, scientific, and recreational interests, the balance of equities and consideration of the overall public interest tip strongly in favor of the Navy. Plaintiffs