Train v. City of New York

420 U.S. 35 · Decided February 18, 1975 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Train v. City of New York was decided on February 18, 1975 unanimously (9–0). The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Byron R. White 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

Train, Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency v. City of New York et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1974-033, docket 1974-033-01.

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