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NORTH DAKOTA v. UNITED STATES

No. 81-773.

460 U.S. 300 (1983)

NORTH DAKOTA v. UNITED STATES

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided March 7, 1983

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Robert O. Wefald, Attorney General of North Dakota, argued the cause for appellant. With him on the briefs were Murray G. Sagsveen, Special Assistant Attorney General, and David E. Engdahl.

Barbara E. Etkind argued the cause for the United States. With her on the brief were Solicitor General Lee, Assistant Attorney General Dinkins, Deputy Solicitor General Claiborne, Edward J. Schawaker, and Robert L. Klarquist.*

JUSTICE BLACKMUN delivered the opinion of the Court.

Under the federal Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp Act, the Secretary of the Interior is authorized to acquire easements over small wetland areas suitable for migratory waterfowl breeding and nesting grounds. Although the State of North Dakota initially consented to the Secretary's acquisition of easements over certain wetlands, the State now seeks to withdraw its consent and to impose conditions on any future acquisitions...

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