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California v. Arizona

California v. Arizona is a legal dispute where California challenged Arizona’s policies related to water management and groundwater regulation. California argued that Arizona’s approach infringed on its rights to use shared water resources and violated interstate agreements. The case involves complex issues of water law, interstate compacts, and rights to essential water supplies in the arid Southwest. Courts assessed whether Arizona's regulations were fair and legal, balancing states’ rights and the need for sustainable water use amid increasing drought conditions. The outcome influences how water disputes among states are managed and resolves issues of resource sharing.