Union of Christian States wrote:Funny how everyone(especially the government) ignores about the constitutional limits on federal landArticle I, Section viii, Clause 17:
To exercise exclusive Legislation in all Cases whatsoever, over such District (not exceeding ten Miles square) as may, by Cession of particular States, and the acceptance of Congress, become the Seat of the Government of the United States, and to exercise like Authority over all Places purchased by the Consent of the Legislature of the State in which the Same shall be, for the Erection of Forts, Magazines, Arsenals, dock-Yards, and other needful Buildings;
Pretty sure this land doesn't fit any of the above categories. Last I checked, land doesn't qualify as a building. Funny what happens when you actually do research.
I will refer you to US v Gardner. Your interpretation is incorrect as it differs from the official interpretation of the body which has power to officially interpret this.
Your quote above outlines powers related to the acquisition of property for the purpose of forming the District of Columbia and related to the purchase of property for certain purposes from states by their consent. None of which apply in the context here as the property in question is and was owned by the Federal Government prior to the formation of Nevada having been acquired by title from Mexico, and as understood in the context of law those lands were never transferred at any point in time to Nevada ownership.
Your argument has already been dimissed by the highest court, so obviously you haven't done your studying.