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UNITED STATES v. LOCKE

No. 83-1394.

471 U.S. 84 (1985)

UNITED STATES ET AL. v. LOCKE ET AL.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided April 1, 1985

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Carolyn F. Corwin argued the cause for appellants. With her on the briefs were Solicitor General Lee, Assistant Attorney General Habicht, Deputy Solicitor General Claiborne, David C. Shilton, and Arthur E. Gowran.

Harold A. Swafford argued the cause for appellees. With him on the brief was John W. Hoffman.*

JUSTICE MARSHALL delivered the opinion of the Court.

The primary question presented by this appeal is whether the Constitution prevents Congress from providing that holders of unpatented mining claims who fail to comply with the annual filing requirements of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (FLPMA), 43 U. S. C. § 1744, shall forfeit their claims.

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