Media Resources: Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency
September 19, 2022
On October 3, 2022, Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will be the first case argued in the new term at the Supreme Court, the second time Chantell and Mike Sackett have gone before the highest court in this case. The case allows the Court to continue where West Virginia v. EPA left off — reining in the unconstitutional administrative state.
Case Summary:
The Sacketts have spent 15 years locked in a legal dispute with the EPA over their right to build a home on land they own near Priest Lake, Idaho.
In hearing the Sacketts’ case, the Court is expected to revisit the 2006 opinion in Rapanos v. United States, another case litigated by Pacific Legal Foundation. In that case, a divided Court left unclear the extent of the federal government’s jurisdiction over water.
Case Resources:
- About the Case
- Petition for Writ of Certiorari
- Photo Library
- Quotes and Video Clips
- Press Coverage
- Case Timeline
- FAQ
- PLF’s track record at the Supreme Court
The media are encouraged to use our photos and videos. Attribution should go to Pacific Legal Foundation.
For any follow-up questions, please contact media@pacificlegal.org.
About Pacific Legal Foundation
Pacific Legal Foundation is a national nonprofit law firm that defends Americans threatened by government overreach and abuse. Since our founding in 1973, we challenge the government when it violates individual liberty and constitutional rights. With active cases in 34 states plus Washington, D.C., PLF represents clients in state and federal courts, with 18 wins of 20 cases litigated at the U.S. Supreme Court.
If you are on deadline and need immediate assistance, or need a comment from a PLF attorney, please contact our media team at media@pacificlegal.org.