5 canonical passages across 4 cases, quoted by 16 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side — they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from Town of Cave Creek v. Federal Aviation Administration.
| # | Case | Flag | Canonical passage | Citers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Cave Creek v. Federal Aviation Administration Anchor | green | “the term 'controversial' refers to cases where a substantial dispute exists as to the size, nature, or effect of the major federal action rather than to the existence of opposition to a use.” | 4 |
| 2 | National Parks Conservation Association v. United States Forest Service | green | “something more is required besides the fact that some people may be highly agitated and be willing to go to court over the matter.” | 4 |
| 3 | Town of Cave Creek v. Federal Aviation Administration | green | “refers to cases where a substantial dispute exists as to the size, nature, or effect of the major federal action rather than to the existence of opposition to a use.” | 3 |
| 4 | New York v. Nuclear Regulatory Commission | green | “is an 'essentially procedural' statute intended to ensure 'fully informed and well-considered' decisionmaking, but not necessarily the best decision.” | 3 |
| 5 | Friends of the Capital Crescent Trail v. Federal Transit Administration | green | “potentially disruptive effects that could flow from remand without vacatur.” | 2 |
A red or yellow flag on a member means the underlying case has negative treatment — for those, check the case page before relying on the passage.