How the court should interpret the statute

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Reread Staples v. United States answer the following questions:

State exactly, as quoted in the case, what section 5861(d) says.
Based on the language you just quoted, does the statute require means rea (e.i., intent, knowledge, recklessness, or negligence)?
What are the government's arguments (makes sure to state all the government's arguments) about how the court should interpret the statute.
The Supreme Court rejected the government's arguments. Explain what Justice Thomas said about offenses that do not require mens rea.
How did Justice Thomas use the Court's prior precedent to support his reasoning.

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