Representative Ron Estes issues a statement after the Supreme Court ruled in the Sackett v. EPA court case that dealt a blow to the Waters of the U.S. rule.

 Estes says the Supreme Court ruling against the Waters of the U.S. is a victory for Kansas farmers, ranchers, producers and all Americans. He calls the plan to regulate every pond and puddle across the country a gross abuse of power, and that the Supreme Court unanimously agreed and upheld the Constitution. Estes says Kansans are best positioned to conserve their land and natural resources, and politicians 1000 miles away are not needed to regulate the rainwater that accumulates in ditches in rural parts of the state.

 The Supreme Court ruled unanimously in favor of petitioners Michael and Chantell Sackett. You can view the opinion here.