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U.S. District Judge Denies Injunction Request for Sonic Booms

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_038_8_47_3_0017

Dates

  • May 21, 1964
  • 88th (1963-1965)

Scope and Contents

The U.S. District Judge refused to grant an injunction to halt sonic booms caused by Federal Aviation Agency tests, stating that citizens have legal remedies for any damages. The ruling may be appealed. The judge emphasized the need for the tests and the defense purposes behind them. The attorney for the protesting group argued that subjecting a whole community to sonic booms is not justified. The judge acknowledged that some individuals may be affected by the booms. The attorney suggested suing under public nuisance statutes and the federal tort claims act for compensation.

Creator

Non-specified

Congress 88th (1963-1965)

Policy Area Aeronautics; Government Operations and Politics

Tribal Affiliation Non-specified
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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