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Supreme Court Rejects Texas-New Mexico Rio Grande Water Deal

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The Supreme Court has rejected a settlement between Texas and New Mexico over the management of the Rio Grande, citing federal concerns about New Mexico's water use. The 5-4 decision emphasized the need for federal involvement, with dissenting justices warning of potential economic harm to New Mexico. The ruling sends the states back to negotiations to find a sustainable solution.

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  1. The Supreme Court rejects a settlement in a water dispute between New Mexico and Texas  ABC News
  2. Neil Gorsuch Calls Out Supreme Court for Upending 100 Years of Precedent  Newsweek
  3. Supreme Court denies New Mexico-Texas motion to resolve Rio Grande dispute without federal input  The Hill
  4. U.S Supreme Court rejects Texas-New Mexico water deal  The Texas Tribune
  5. U.S. Supreme Court rejects NM and Texas deal on Rio Grande • Source New Mexico  Source New Mexico

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