Supreme Court Rules WOTUS Cases Should Be Heard in District Courts A Supreme Court decision related to the 2015 Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule made headlines this week, when the “Court issued a unanimous opinion stating that legal challenges to the 2015 rule should be heard in district courts. While the move generated some confusion and conflicting media reports, it is ultimately good news for farmers and ranchers. Here is why it matters. The decision gives U.S. district courts clear jurisdiction over WOTUS litigation and litigation about the Clean water Act more broadly. As a result, it protects producers against judicial overreach in Clean Water Act cases and preserves the integrity of the court system. Source: National Cattlemen’s Beef Association