National Association of Home Builders v. Defenders of Wildlife

551 U.S. 644 · Decided June 25, 2007 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

National Association of Home Builders v. Defenders of Wildlife was decided on June 25, 2007 by a vote of 5–4. The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Natural resources and environmental protection” in the Economic Activity area.

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Full case caption

National Association of Home Builders, et al. v. Defenders of Wildlife et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 2006-072, docket 2006-072-01.

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