Supreme Court Rejects Rio Grande Water Deal Between NM and TX
TL;DR
In a 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a proposed settlement between Texas and New Mexico over water rights related to the Rio Grande, citing the federal government's interests. Justice Neil Gorsuch dissented, arguing the decision defies a century of water law precedent and undermines state authority. The case highlights ongoing disputes exacerbated by climate change and water scarcity.
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- Neil Gorsuch Calls Out Supreme Court for Upending 100 Years of Precedent Newsweek
- U.S. Supreme Court blocks the state’s Rio Grande water deal with New Mexico The Texas Tribune
- U.S. Supreme Court rejects NM and Texas deal on Rio Grande Source New Mexico
- Supreme Court denies New Mexico-Texas motion to resolve Rio Grande dispute without federal input The Hill
- US Supreme Court rejects states' settlement over Rio Grande waters Reuters
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