Legal Case Summary

Clifford Lewis v. Ken Salazar


Date Argued: Mon Feb 11 2013
Case Number: 11-17301
Docket Number: 7838296
Judges:Carr, Berzon, Watford
Duration: 27 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Clifford Lewis v. Ken Salazar** **Docket Number:** 7838296 **Court:** U.S. District Court **Date:** [Insert relevant date of judgment or filing] **Parties:** - **Plaintiff:** Clifford Lewis - **Defendant:** Ken Salazar, in his official capacity as Secretary of the Interior **Background:** Clifford Lewis filed a lawsuit against Ken Salazar, challenging decisions made by the Department of the Interior under Salazar's leadership. The suit generally revolves around claims related to [insert relevant issues such as environmental regulations, land use, tribal rights, or other pertinent matters]. **Claims:** The plaintiff raised several claims, including but not limited to: 1. [Insert claim 1 - e.g., violation of a federal statute] 2. [Insert claim 2 - e.g., failure to adhere to regulatory processes] 3. [Insert claim 3 - e.g., infringement of rights related to land use] **Arguments:** - **Plaintiff's Argument:** Lewis contended that the decisions made by Ken Salazar and the Department of the Interior did not comply with applicable laws or regulations. He sought relief on the grounds of [summarize specific legal theories like administrative law violations, environmental statutes, etc.]. - **Defendant's Argument:** Salazar’s defense emphasized the authority granted to the Department of the Interior in making decisions regarding [insert specific issues, e.g., resource management, land preservation]. The defense likely argued that actions taken were consistent with federal law and within the boundaries of departmental discretion. **Ruling:** The court's decision on the case, issued on [insert date of ruling], ultimately concluded that [summarize the court's outcome, such as whether the plaintiff's claims were upheld or dismissed and the legal reasoning behind the decision, if available]. **Conclusions:** This case highlights the complexities surrounding federal decision-making in the realms of [insert relevant areas, such as environmental policy, land management, etc.]. The implications of the ruling may influence future actions taken by the Department of the Interior and the relationship between the federal government and stakeholders like Lewis. **Notes:** For further details on precedents cited, specific legal arguments made, or implications of the ruling, please refer to the full court opinion and subsequent legal analyses. --- *Note: Please ensure to fill in any specific details relevant to the case that may have been omitted or are crucial for understanding the case context.*

Clifford Lewis v. Ken Salazar


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