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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2002

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to hear a challenge to a law that prevents the sale of eagle feathers and parts.

Timothy P. Kornwolf, a Minnesota resident, pleaded guilty to selling more than $10,000 in Native artifacts to an undercover FBI agent. He claimed his property rights were violated by federal prosecution.

Get the Story:
High Court Turns Away Case on Eagles (AP 10/7)

Get Case Material US v. KORNWOLF, No. 01-2394:
8th Circuit Decision | Kornwolf Brief | U.S. Brief | Mountain States Brief

Relevant Links:
Eagle Feathers, BIA - http://www.doi.gov/bia/information/eaglepermit.htm
Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show - xroads.virginia.edu/~HYPER/HNS/BUFFALOBILL/home.html
The Bald Eagle and Golden Eagle Protection Act - laws.fws.gov/lawsdigest/baldegl.html
Migratory Bird Treaty Act - www.usbr.gov/laws/mbta.html

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