The issue focused on two issues: Is it legal to walk into a government building and pick up government property? And is it legal for federal officials to turn over public property to private individuals?

In court, attorney William Quigley told the court that because no law gives him legal rights to public land, he can legally take it. In fact, he said, he was willing to give up his civil rights in order to use public land.

"I am going to stand right here and do