Supreme Court of the United States
Winter v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc.
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- Type
- Opinion of the Court
- Filed
- Nov. 12, 2008
- Case
- Winter v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc.
- Case status
- Decided
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*12Chief Justice Roberts delivered the opinion of the Court. “To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace.” 1 Messages and Papers of the Presidents 57 (J. Richardson comp. 1897). So said George Washington in his first Annual Address to Congress, 218 years ago. One of the most important ways the Navy prepares for w…
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Other writings in this case
| Type | Author | Filed |
|---|---|---|
| Opinion | John G. Roberts Jr. | Nov. 12, 2008 |
| Concurrence in part | Not attributed | Nov. 12, 2008 |
| Dissent | Not attributed | Nov. 12, 2008 |