once Oregon became a state, the federal government lost a right to own land
inside the state’s borders, his attorney Lissa Casey wrote
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Does the article say what she is basing that conclusion on?
There is usually some clause in the statehood grant that indicates this. I know this is the case here in CO, however, there is ALSO a clause that gives FedGov access and, unfortunately, jurisdiction, at least, on public lands.
“Defendant Ammon Bundy intends to provide evidence to the Court to prove lack of jurisdiction over the refuge property due to issues with title which are in conflict with the United States Constitution. Given the complexities of the evidence involved, it is not a simple legal argument that can be briefed and expedited for the Court,’’ Casey wrote. “Evidence must be taken, and witnesses will likely need to be called.