In the latest and the most devastating defeat for critics of the Nets' new arena, the US Supreme Court on Monday refused to grant a hearing on their appeal of lower court rulings favoring Bruce Ratner. The Court rejected the appeal with only Justice Sam Alito in favor. Critics had hoped the Court would revisit an eminent domain decision from 2005. The decision is likely to clear the way for ground breaking later this year.
- Court won't review NBA Nets arena project - AP
- High Court won't hear appeal on Atlantic Yards - Sewell Chan - New York Times
- U.S. Supreme Court denies Nets arena appeal - Damian Ghigliotty - Crain's New York Business
- A new vote for property rights - Lyle Dennison - Sctous Blog
- Supremes Sing the Blues to Foes - Gersh Kuntzman - Brooklyn Paper
- High Court says fuggedaboutit to Brooklyners appeal Kelo challenge - Dan Slater - Wall Street Journal
- Nets arena foes lose again in court - Michael Frazier - AM New York
- U.S. Supreme Court Turns Down Atlantic Yards Appeal - Peter Kiefer - New York Sun
- Turns out, Supreme Court justices are hoops fans - The Record
- A win for Atlantic Yards - New York Post