United States v. Wilgus

ELR Citation: ELR 20031
No(s). 00-4015 (10th Cir. Aug 8, 2001)

The court holds that the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGEPA) does not violate the Free Exercise or Establishment Clauses of the U.S. Constitution and, therefore, affirmed an individual's conviction for possessing eagle feathers without a permit. The BGEPA prohibits the taking or possession ...