Overton Park Case Analysis

Summary

Citizens to Preserve Overton Park v. Volpe (1971) involved the Secretary of Transportations decision to build a highway through a public park, highlighting balance-based statutes like the Department of Transportation Act and the Federal-Aid Highway Act. The Supreme Court ruled that the decision was subject to judicial review, emphasizing that it must not be arbitrary and capricious. The case focused on procedural adherence rather than scientific or economic evidence.

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What was the ruling in Citizens to Preserve Overton Park v. Volpe?
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The ruling in Citizens to Preserve Overton Park v. Volpe (*) was that the Supreme Court held that the Secretary of Transportation's decision to approve the highway through Overton Park was subject to judicial review. The court emphasized that the decision could not be "arbitrary and capricious," and required a thorough examination of whether the Secretary had followed the necessary procedures mandated by law.
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