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Money & Corp · Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Sep 30, 2026 · 24-5713 · Appeal

A farmer points to a dry creek while a park ranger stands opposite, highlighting a water dispute.AI illustration

Can farmers force the U.S. to follow a water decree?

A farmer disputes a national park's impact on his water supply.

TL;DR

  1. 1Farmers say a national park's actions cut their water flow and hurt their business.
  2. 2They want the U.S. government to follow an old water rights decree.
  3. 3The government claims it can't be sued because of sovereign immunity.

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