U.S. District Judge Denies Injunction Request for Sonic Booms, 1964-05-21

The U.S. District Judge refused to grant an injunction to halt sonic booms caused by Federal Aviation Agency tests, stating that citizens have legal remedies for any damages. The ruling may be appealed. The judge emphasized the need for the tests and the defense purposes behind them. The attorney for the protesting group argued that subjecting a whole community to sonic booms is not justified. The judge acknowledged that some individuals may be affected by the booms. The attorney suggested suing under public nuisance statutes and the federal tort claims act for compensation.