South Florida Water Management District v. Miccosukee Tribe of Indians

541 U.S. 95 · Decided March 23, 2004 · Supreme Court of the United States

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South Florida Water Management District v. Miccosukee Tribe of Indians was decided on March 23, 2004 unanimously (9–0). The Court vacated the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice Sandra Day O'Connor 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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South Florida Water Management District v. Miccosukee Tribe of Indians et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 2003-042, docket 2003-042-01.

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