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Supreme Court Lifts Restrictions On Navy’s Anti-Submarine Sonar Training

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Thursday, November 13th, 2008

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By Geoff Fein The United States Supreme Court yesterday removed impediments to the Navy's ability to conduct anti-submarine warfare training off the Southern California coast after determining the lower courts abused their discretion by requiring the service to turn off sonar systems in the presence of marine mammals. "This case was vital to our Navy and nation's security, and we are pleased with the Supreme Court's decision in this matter. We can now continue to train our sailors effectively, under…

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