WebTRI-STATE ZOOLOGICAL PARK * OF WESTERN MARYLAND, INC., et al., * Defendants. Before confirming, please ensure that you have thoroughly read and verified the judgment. The standing doctrine, of course, depends not upon the merits, We turn first to the question of mootness. . 16. J.A. <>/ProcSet 29 0 R/XObject<>>> The American Association for Nude Recreation-Eastern Region, Inc. ("AANR-East"), White Tail Park, Inc. ("White Tail"), and six individual plaintiffs appeal from the order of the district court dismissing their complaint for lack of standing. /Producer <504446204D656C64202D20467954656B2C20496E632E2028687474703A2F2F7777772E667974656B2E636F6D29> 2002). Webhampton, nh police log january 2021. The district court explained further that the organizational plaintiffs, AANR-East and White Tail, lacked standing to assert their own constitutional rights, if any, because they were unable to establish actual or imminent injury resulting from the statutory requirement that all campers be accompanied by a parent or guardian. x+ | 2019). In fact, it would be difficult to think of a more appropriate plaintiff than AANR-East, which is surely one of the few organizations in Virginia, if not the only one, affected by the amendments to section 35.1-18, which were enacted following the opening of AANR-East's first juvenile camp. 
or AANR-East because their `organizational standing' derives from that of the anonymous plaintiffs." *1 J "6DTpDQ2(C"QDqpIdy~kg} LX Xg` l pBF|l *? Y"1 P\8=W%O4M0J"Y2Vs,[|e92se'9`2&ctI@o|N6 (.sSdl-c(2-y H_/XZ.$&\SM07#1Yr fYym";8980m-m(]v^DW~
emi ]P`/ u}q|^R,g+\Kk)/C_|Rax8t1C^7nfzDpu$/EDL L[B@X! See also White Tail Park, Inc. v. Stroube, 413 F.3d 451, 458 (4th Cir. A district court's dismissal for lack of standing, and therefore lack of jurisdiction, is a legal ruling that we review, Having concluded that the claims of AANR-East and White Tail are not moot, we next consider whether these organizations have standing to raise them in federal court. 16. 
See, e.g., American Canoe Ass'n v. Murphy Farms, Inc., 326 F.3d 505, 517 (4th Cir. On July 5, 2005, the Fourth Circuit reversed the District Court and reinstated the case. United States Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit. WebSteel Co. v. Citizens for a Better Envt, 523 U.S. 83, 102 (1998). For the reasons stated above, we reverse the order dismissing the First Amendment claim brought by AANR-East for lack of standing and remand for further proceedings. The camp agenda included traditional activities such as arts and crafts, campfire sing-alongs, swimming, and sports. AANR-East and White Tail bear the burden of establishing the three fundamental standing elements. endstream 1917. ACLU-VA's Statement on Gov. 1917, 48 L.Ed.2d 450 (1976)), cert. denied, ___ U.S. ___, 125 S.Ct. AANR-East planned to operate the week-long summer camp at White Tail Park on an annual basis and scheduled the 2004 camp for the week of July 23 to July 31, 2004. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand for further proceedings. Published. *** MEMORANDUM OPINION Plaintiffs Constance Collins and People for the Ethical An organization suffers such an injury when the plaintiff alleges that a defendants practices have hampered an organizations stated objectives causing the organization to Const., art. To satisfy the constitutional standing requirement, a plaintiff must provide evidence to support the conclusion that: (1) "the plaintiff . We have appealed to the Fourth Circuit. "A justiciable case or controversy requires a `plaintiff [who] has alleged such a personal stake in the outcome of the controversy as to warrant his invocation of federal court jurisdiction and to justify exercise of the court's remedial powers on his behalf.'" Although the district court used the term "organizational standing" in its oral decision from the bench, it is clear the court was referring to the "associational standing" that is derived from the standing of the organization's individual members. 103. The anonymous plaintiffs are parents who intended to send their children to camp at White Tail Park during the last week in July 2004. Thus, we turn to the injury in fact requirement. 114. WHAT THE COURT HELD Case:White Tail Park et al. 2130, 119 L.Ed.2d 351 (1992) (citations and internal quotation marks omitted). In fact, it applied for the permit prior to the August 10, 2004, hearing on the Commissioner's motion to dismiss. However, in at least one panel decision, we have used the term "organizational standing" inter-changeably with "associational standing." v. Stroube,US4 No. endstream Webv. Raines v. Byrd, 521 U.S. 811, 818, 117 S.Ct. Regardless of whether the district court technically addressed this issue, this court is obliged to address any standing issue that arises, even if it was never presented to the district court. v. Capt. Compare Compl. 57. See Lujan, 504 U.S. at 560, 112 S.Ct. /Keywords <> . 
Opinion by Traxler, J. And, although AANR-East relocated its camp in 2004, it has already applied for a permit to operate the camp at White Tail Park in the summer of 2005. /Author <> As the application process was proceeding, AANR-East, White Tail, and three sets of parents, suing anonymously on behalf of themselves and their children, filed this action against Robert B. Stroube, Commissioner of the VDH. [32 0 R] >> We have generally labeled an organization's standing to bring a claim on behalf of its members "associational standing." ; see also White Tail Park, Inc. v. Stroube, 413 F.3d 451, 459 (4th Cir. (internal quotation marks omitted) (alteration in original), and that any injury will likely "be redressed by a favorable decision," id. Appeal from the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Richard L. Williams, Senior District Judge. WebThere is a carry forward option available until 2022. John Kenneth Byrum, Jr., Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia, for Appellee. According to AANR-East, twenty-four campers who would have otherwise attended the camp were precluded from doing so because no parent, grandparent, or guardian was able to accompany them to White Tail Park during the week scheduled for camp. from [the standing] of the [individual] anonymous plaintiffs." See Waterford Citizens' Ass'n v. Reilly, 970 F.2d 1287, 1290 (4th Cir. Like all applicants for permits under section 35.1-18 at that time, Roche was required to sign and submit with the application an acknowledgment that Virginia law banned the operation of nudist camps for juveniles as defined by Virginia Code 35.1-18. Having concluded that the claims of AANR-East and White Tail are not moot, we next consider whether these organizations have standing to raise them in federal court. Claybrook v. Slater, 111 F.3d 904, 907 (D.C. Cir. Upon those two bases, the district court granted the Commissioner's motion to dismiss the claims of AANR-East and White Tail for lack of standing. We turn, briefly, to White Tail. AANR-East leased the 45-acre campground that ordinarily attracts about 1000 weekend visitors who come to engage in nude recreation and interact with other individuals and families who practice social nudism. 114. The Public Health And Welfare Civil Rights Generally Proceedings In Vindication Of Civil Rights. 2312, 138 L.Ed.2d 849 (1997) ), explaining the associational standing/organizational standing distinction, requiring an organization to identify at least one member who has standing in order to establish associational standing, explaining that the "district court may consider evidence outside the pleadings without converting the proceeding to one for summary judgment", standing arguments are properly brought under a Rule 12(b) motion, stating that first prong of associational standing requires organization to show "its members would otherwise have standing to sue as individuals". This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. 1998). There are substantial common ties between AANR-East and White Tail. See FW/PBS, Inc. v. City of Dallas, 493 U.S. 215, 231, 110 S.Ct. The district court erred when it dismissed plaintiff's First Amendment claim, challenging a Virginia law which requires a endobj See Meyer v. Grant, 486 U.S. 414, 422-23, 108 S.Ct. q or AANR-East because their `organizational standing' derives from that of the anonymous plaintiffs." Thus, "a case is moot when the issues presented are no longer'live' or the parties lack a legally cognizable interest in the outcome." stream When a defendant raises standing as the basis for a motion under Rule 12(b)(1) to dismiss for lack of subject matter jurisdiction, as the Commissioner did in this case, the district court "may consider evidence outside the pleadings without converting the proceeding to one for summary judgment." The Commissioner filed a motion to dismiss the action, arguing that plaintiffs lacked standing to bring suit. 2005). "A justiciable case or controversy requires a `plaintiff [who] has alleged such a personal stake in the outcome of the controversy as to warrant his invocation of federal court jurisdiction and to justify exercise of the court's remedial powers on his behalf.'". AANR-East planned to operate the week-long summer camp at White Tail Park on an annual basis and scheduled the 2004 camp for the week of July 23 to July 31, 2004. We turn, briefly, to White Tail. suffered an injury in fact an invasion of a legally protected interest which is (a) concrete and particularized, and (b) actual or imminent, not conjectural or hypothetical"; (2) "there [is] a causal connection between the injury and the conduct complained of"; and (3) "it [is] likely, as opposed to merely speculative, that the injury will be redressed by a favorable decision." 2005)). The appeals court affirmed Williams ruling that White Tail Park and six parents who wanted to send their children to the camp lacked standing to sue. . <> 1944, 23 L.Ed.2d 491 (1969). /BaseFont /Helvetica 115. @~ (* {d+}G}WL$cGD2QZ4 E@@ A(q`1D `'u46ptc48.`R0) c Arizonans for Official English v. Arizona, 520 U.S. 43, 67, 117 S.Ct. AFFIRMED IN PART, REVERSED IN PART, AND REMANDED. We turn first to the question of mootness. Judge TRAXLER wrote the opinion, in which Judge DUNCAN and Judge STAMP joined. . To the extent White Tail argues the violation of its "right to privacy" or a liberty interest under the Fourteenth Amendment, it has failed to develop that argument. /CreationDate <443A32303138313030313135323533385A> The gravamen of the standing issue for AANR-East is whether it has sufficiently demonstrated that it "ha[s] suffered an `injury in fact.'" 10 0 obj There is only one such camp in Virginia, which is held for one week in the summer at White Tail Park in Ivor. 1055, 137 L.Ed.2d 170 (1997) (internal quotation marks omitted). 2005) .. 11 STA TU TES AZ. Powell v. McCormack, 395 U.S. 486, 496, 89 S.Ct. Please try again. Modeled after juvenile nudist summer camps operated annually in Arizona and Florida by other regional divisions of AANR, the 2003 AANR-East summer camp offered two programs: a "Youth Camp" for children 11 to 15 years old, and a "Leadership Academy" for children 15 to 18 years old. stream Web1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 TABLE OF AUTHORITIES Page(s) - ii - CASES ACLU of Ohio Found., Inc. v. Bd. AANR-East contends that the statute impairs its ability to disseminate the "values related to social nudism in a structured camp environment." Ultimately, however, AANR-East was able to operate its youth nudist camp by relocating to a neighboring state. The cases linked on your profile facilitate Casemine's artificial intelligence engine in recommending you to potential clients who might be interested in availing your services for similar matters. The By focusing on the intrusiveness of the statute and the extent to which it impaired the ability of AANR-East to carry its message to summer camp attendees, the court was effectively making a merits determination. 12 0 obj U.S. Finally, the district court opined that "even if [White Tail] and AANR-East have a first amendment right to disseminate their message of social nudism to children in a structured summer camp program, the minimal requirement that a parent, grandparent or legal guardian be at the park does not prevent" White Tail or AANR-East from exercising this right. U.S. Get 1 point on adding a valid citation to this judgment. Irish Lesbian Gay Org. 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3 When an agency has discretion to act, its decision not to exercise its discretionary authority is not subject to judicial review. WebIn June 2003, AANR-East opened a week-long juvenile nudist camp at a licensed nudist campground ("White Tail Park") operated by White Tail near Ivor, Virginia. . Thus, "a case is moot when the issues presented are no longer'live' or the parties lack a legally cognizable interest in the outcome." 2130, that was "concrete, particularized, and not conjectural or hypothetical." KODAK Capture Pro Software The standing doctrine, of course, depends not upon the merits, see Warth, 422 U.S. at 500, 95 S.Ct. . at 560, 112 S.Ct. III, 2, cl. Roche signed the acknowledgment and also orally assured Gary Hagy, Director of the Food and Environmental Services Division of the VDH, that AANR-East intended to comply with the new restrictions imposed by the General Assembly. In turn, based on its conclusion that the claims asserted by the individual plaintiffs were moot and no longer presented a justiciable controversy, the court held that the organizational plaintiffs lacked associational standing to bring claims on behalf of the individual plaintiffs. v. Stroube , 413 F.3d 451, 459 (4th Cir. endobj 2d at /BaseFont /Courier /Subtype /Type1 
endstream No. J.A. White Tail may have an interest in the continued operation of the AANR-East summer camps at White Tail Park, but we are not able to determine from the record the 1398, 161 L.Ed.2d 190 (2005). White Tail Park also serves as home for a small number of permanent residents. A district court's dismissal for lack of standing, and therefore lack of jurisdiction, is a legal ruling that we review de novo. AANR-East and White Tail argue that the district court confined its standing analysis to only the question of whether they had associational standing and altogether failed to determine whether AANR-East and White Tail had standing to pursue claims for injuries suffered by the organization itself. 20-21. On July 15, the district court denied the preliminary injunction after a hearing. 2005)(quoting Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac R.R. 2005). 2.1 Exam Pattern For Assistant Director (Admn.& Accts) - Finance, Accounts, and Audit; 2.2 Exam Pattern For Computer Programm Planned Parenthood of South Carolina v. Rose, 361 F.3d 786, 789 (4th Cir. 596, 107 L.Ed.2d 603 (1990). Lujan v. Defenders of Wildlife, 504 U.S. 555, 560-61, 112 S.Ct. Friends for Ferrell Parkway, LLC v. Stasko, 282 F.3d 315, 320 (4th Cir. 222 . 6 0 obj Moreover, AANR-East, not White Tail, applied for the permits to operate these camps. WebWhite Tail Park, Inc. v. Stroube, 413 F.3d 451, 459 (4th Cir. Roche's affidavits clearly indicate that AANR-East designs the camps and conducts them; establishes camp policies; and selects camp staff who perform the actual teaching at camp. 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AANR-East and White Tail bear the burden of establishing the three fundamental standing elements. endstream 1917. ACLU-VA's Statement on Gov. 1917, 48 L.Ed.2d 450 (1976)), cert. denied, ___ U.S. ___, 125 S.Ct. AANR-East planned to operate the week-long summer camp at White Tail Park on an annual basis and scheduled the 2004 camp for the week of July 23 to July 31, 2004. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand for further proceedings. Published. *** MEMORANDUM OPINION Plaintiffs Constance Collins and People for the Ethical An organization suffers such an injury when the plaintiff alleges that a defendants practices have hampered an organizations stated objectives causing the organization to Const., art. To satisfy the constitutional standing requirement, a plaintiff must provide evidence to support the conclusion that: (1) "the plaintiff . We have appealed to the Fourth Circuit. "A justiciable case or controversy requires a `plaintiff [who] has alleged such a personal stake in the outcome of the controversy as to warrant his invocation of federal court jurisdiction and to justify exercise of the court's remedial powers on his behalf.'" Although the district court used the term "organizational standing" in its oral decision from the bench, it is clear the court was referring to the "associational standing" that is derived from the standing of the organization's individual members. 103. The anonymous plaintiffs are parents who intended to send their children to camp at White Tail Park during the last week in July 2004. Thus, we turn to the injury in fact requirement. 114. WHAT THE COURT HELD Case:White Tail Park et al. 2130, 119 L.Ed.2d 351 (1992) (citations and internal quotation marks omitted). In fact, it applied for the permit prior to the August 10, 2004, hearing on the Commissioner's motion to dismiss. However, in at least one panel decision, we have used the term "organizational standing" inter-changeably with "associational standing." v. Stroube,US4 No. endstream Webv. Raines v. Byrd, 521 U.S. 811, 818, 117 S.Ct. Regardless of whether the district court technically addressed this issue, this court is obliged to address any standing issue that arises, even if it was never presented to the district court. v. Capt. Compare Compl. 57. See Lujan, 504 U.S. at 560, 112 S.Ct. /Keywords <> . Opinion by Traxler, J. And, although AANR-East relocated its camp in 2004, it has already applied for a permit to operate the camp at White Tail Park in the summer of 2005. /Author <> As the application process was proceeding, AANR-East, White Tail, and three sets of parents, suing anonymously on behalf of themselves and their children, filed this action against Robert B. Stroube, Commissioner of the VDH. [32 0 R] >> We have generally labeled an organization's standing to bring a claim on behalf of its members "associational standing." ; see also White Tail Park, Inc. v. Stroube, 413 F.3d 451, 459 (4th Cir. (internal quotation marks omitted) (alteration in original), and that any injury will likely "be redressed by a favorable decision," id. Appeal from the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Richard L. Williams, Senior District Judge. WebThere is a carry forward option available until 2022. John Kenneth Byrum, Jr., Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia, for Appellee. According to AANR-East, twenty-four campers who would have otherwise attended the camp were precluded from doing so because no parent, grandparent, or guardian was able to accompany them to White Tail Park during the week scheduled for camp. from [the standing] of the [individual] anonymous plaintiffs." See Waterford Citizens' Ass'n v. Reilly, 970 F.2d 1287, 1290 (4th Cir. Like all applicants for permits under section 35.1-18 at that time, Roche was required to sign and submit with the application an acknowledgment that Virginia law banned the operation of nudist camps for juveniles as defined by Virginia Code 35.1-18. Having concluded that the claims of AANR-East and White Tail are not moot, we next consider whether these organizations have standing to raise them in federal court. Claybrook v. Slater, 111 F.3d 904, 907 (D.C. Cir. Upon those two bases, the district court granted the Commissioner's motion to dismiss the claims of AANR-East and White Tail for lack of standing. We turn, briefly, to White Tail. AANR-East leased the 45-acre campground that ordinarily attracts about 1000 weekend visitors who come to engage in nude recreation and interact with other individuals and families who practice social nudism. 114. The Public Health And Welfare Civil Rights Generally Proceedings In Vindication Of Civil Rights. 2312, 138 L.Ed.2d 849 (1997) ), explaining the associational standing/organizational standing distinction, requiring an organization to identify at least one member who has standing in order to establish associational standing, explaining that the "district court may consider evidence outside the pleadings without converting the proceeding to one for summary judgment", standing arguments are properly brought under a Rule 12(b) motion, stating that first prong of associational standing requires organization to show "its members would otherwise have standing to sue as individuals". This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. 1998). There are substantial common ties between AANR-East and White Tail. See FW/PBS, Inc. v. City of Dallas, 493 U.S. 215, 231, 110 S.Ct. The district court erred when it dismissed plaintiff's First Amendment claim, challenging a Virginia law which requires a endobj See Meyer v. Grant, 486 U.S. 414, 422-23, 108 S.Ct. q or AANR-East because their `organizational standing' derives from that of the anonymous plaintiffs." Thus, "a case is moot when the issues presented are no longer'live' or the parties lack a legally cognizable interest in the outcome." stream When a defendant raises standing as the basis for a motion under Rule 12(b)(1) to dismiss for lack of subject matter jurisdiction, as the Commissioner did in this case, the district court "may consider evidence outside the pleadings without converting the proceeding to one for summary judgment." The Commissioner filed a motion to dismiss the action, arguing that plaintiffs lacked standing to bring suit. 2005). "A justiciable case or controversy requires a `plaintiff [who] has alleged such a personal stake in the outcome of the controversy as to warrant his invocation of federal court jurisdiction and to justify exercise of the court's remedial powers on his behalf.'". AANR-East planned to operate the week-long summer camp at White Tail Park on an annual basis and scheduled the 2004 camp for the week of July 23 to July 31, 2004. We turn, briefly, to White Tail. suffered an injury in fact an invasion of a legally protected interest which is (a) concrete and particularized, and (b) actual or imminent, not conjectural or hypothetical"; (2) "there [is] a causal connection between the injury and the conduct complained of"; and (3) "it [is] likely, as opposed to merely speculative, that the injury will be redressed by a favorable decision." 2005)). The appeals court affirmed Williams ruling that White Tail Park and six parents who wanted to send their children to the camp lacked standing to sue. . <> 1944, 23 L.Ed.2d 491 (1969). /BaseFont /Helvetica 115. @~ (* {d+}G}WL$cGD2QZ4 E@@ A(q`1D `'u46ptc48.`R0) c Arizonans for Official English v. Arizona, 520 U.S. 43, 67, 117 S.Ct. AFFIRMED IN PART, REVERSED IN PART, AND REMANDED. We turn first to the question of mootness. Judge TRAXLER wrote the opinion, in which Judge DUNCAN and Judge STAMP joined. . To the extent White Tail argues the violation of its "right to privacy" or a liberty interest under the Fourteenth Amendment, it has failed to develop that argument. /CreationDate <443A32303138313030313135323533385A> The gravamen of the standing issue for AANR-East is whether it has sufficiently demonstrated that it "ha[s] suffered an `injury in fact.'" 10 0 obj There is only one such camp in Virginia, which is held for one week in the summer at White Tail Park in Ivor. 1055, 137 L.Ed.2d 170 (1997) (internal quotation marks omitted). 2005) .. 11 STA TU TES AZ. Powell v. McCormack, 395 U.S. 486, 496, 89 S.Ct. Please try again. Modeled after juvenile nudist summer camps operated annually in Arizona and Florida by other regional divisions of AANR, the 2003 AANR-East summer camp offered two programs: a "Youth Camp" for children 11 to 15 years old, and a "Leadership Academy" for children 15 to 18 years old. stream Web1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 TABLE OF AUTHORITIES Page(s) - ii - CASES ACLU of Ohio Found., Inc. v. Bd. AANR-East contends that the statute impairs its ability to disseminate the "values related to social nudism in a structured camp environment." Ultimately, however, AANR-East was able to operate its youth nudist camp by relocating to a neighboring state. The cases linked on your profile facilitate Casemine's artificial intelligence engine in recommending you to potential clients who might be interested in availing your services for similar matters. The By focusing on the intrusiveness of the statute and the extent to which it impaired the ability of AANR-East to carry its message to summer camp attendees, the court was effectively making a merits determination. 12 0 obj U.S. Finally, the district court opined that "even if [White Tail] and AANR-East have a first amendment right to disseminate their message of social nudism to children in a structured summer camp program, the minimal requirement that a parent, grandparent or legal guardian be at the park does not prevent" White Tail or AANR-East from exercising this right. U.S. Get 1 point on adding a valid citation to this judgment. Irish Lesbian Gay Org. FindLaw.com Free, trusted legal information for consumers and legal professionals, SuperLawyers.com Directory of U.S. attorneys with the exclusive Super Lawyers rating, Abogado.com The #1 Spanish-language legal website for consumers, LawInfo.com Nationwide attorney directory and legal consumer resources. /BaseFont /Helvetica . ?:0FBx$ !i@H[EE1PLV6QP>U(j This injury is defined as the invasion of a legally protected interest that is both (a) concrete and 3 When an agency has discretion to act, its decision not to exercise its discretionary authority is not subject to judicial review. WebIn June 2003, AANR-East opened a week-long juvenile nudist camp at a licensed nudist campground ("White Tail Park") operated by White Tail near Ivor, Virginia. . Thus, "a case is moot when the issues presented are no longer'live' or the parties lack a legally cognizable interest in the outcome." 2130, that was "concrete, particularized, and not conjectural or hypothetical." KODAK Capture Pro Software The standing doctrine, of course, depends not upon the merits, see Warth, 422 U.S. at 500, 95 S.Ct. . at 560, 112 S.Ct. III, 2, cl. Roche signed the acknowledgment and also orally assured Gary Hagy, Director of the Food and Environmental Services Division of the VDH, that AANR-East intended to comply with the new restrictions imposed by the General Assembly. In turn, based on its conclusion that the claims asserted by the individual plaintiffs were moot and no longer presented a justiciable controversy, the court held that the organizational plaintiffs lacked associational standing to bring claims on behalf of the individual plaintiffs. v. Stroube , 413 F.3d 451, 459 (4th Cir. endobj 2d at /BaseFont /Courier /Subtype /Type1 endstream No. J.A. White Tail may have an interest in the continued operation of the AANR-East summer camps at White Tail Park, but we are not able to determine from the record the 1398, 161 L.Ed.2d 190 (2005). White Tail Park also serves as home for a small number of permanent residents. A district court's dismissal for lack of standing, and therefore lack of jurisdiction, is a legal ruling that we review de novo. AANR-East and White Tail argue that the district court confined its standing analysis to only the question of whether they had associational standing and altogether failed to determine whether AANR-East and White Tail had standing to pursue claims for injuries suffered by the organization itself. 20-21. On July 15, the district court denied the preliminary injunction after a hearing. 2005)(quoting Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac R.R. 2005). 2.1 Exam Pattern For Assistant Director (Admn.& Accts) - Finance, Accounts, and Audit; 2.2 Exam Pattern For Computer Programm Planned Parenthood of South Carolina v. Rose, 361 F.3d 786, 789 (4th Cir. 596, 107 L.Ed.2d 603 (1990). Lujan v. Defenders of Wildlife, 504 U.S. 555, 560-61, 112 S.Ct. Friends for Ferrell Parkway, LLC v. 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