People v. Hernandez-Molina

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• holding that the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977, which mandates compliance with environmental standards, did not contravene the Commerce Clause
• holding that \[p]rotection of the health and safety of the public is a paramount governmental interest\ which justifies summary administrative action in the prevention of mining disasters
• holding that “[protection of the health and safety of the public is a paramount governmental interest” which justifies summary administrative action in the prevention of mining disasters
• holding that the government can order a mine to shut down to prevent disaster if followed immediately by notice and a hearing
• recognizing that “the Commerce Clause [is] broad enough to permit congressional regulation of activities causing air or water pollution, or other environmental hazards that may have effects in more than one State.”
• explaining that “[t]hese ‘ad hoc, factual inquiries’ must be conducted with respect to specific property”

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