Justices Puzzle Over Gov't Reach In Alaska Hovercraft Case

By Andrew Westney · November 5, 2018, 6:34 PM EST

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments Monday to decide whether the National Park Service has the power to enforce its hovercraft ban on an Alaska river, with several justices admitting...

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Case Information

Case Title

John Sturgeon, Petitioner v. Bert Frost, in His Official Capacity as Alaska Regional Director of the National Park Service, et al.

Case Number

Court

Supreme Court

Nature of Suit

2890 Other Statutory Actions

Date Filed

January 05, 2018

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