[30] See Sovereign Citizens Movement, supra note 13. 355, 361 (1998) (describing how deterrence works as coercion by fear in order to alter problematic behaviors). Code 391(b) (West 1994). June 29, 1990) (upholding the award of attorneys fees against Sovereign Citizen who engaged in frivolous conduct). 4 0 obj [39] See Goode, supra note 35 (discussing liens filed against the district attorney in Gadsden, Alaska, and describing dealing with these liens as nightmarish). [52] While pre-filing injunctions undoubtedly have situational utility, these gatekeeper orders likely serve only as a band-aid fix to the Sovereign Citizen epidemic. [11] Although deliberating over the 31 flavors of ice cream offered by Baskin Robbins presents a much simpler and more enjoyable task than classifying a subspecies of Sovereign Citizen. [44] Furthermore, recognized Sovereign leaders have demonstrated a steadfastness to their beliefs, even when it results in personal legal difficulties. An example of a sovereign citizen is someone who refuses to pay his income taxes, and then presents evidence as to why he should not have to pay them. The legal community can, however, attempt to mitigate the effects sovereign citizens have on the judicial system. [34] See, e.g., DMV Hearing Featuring Sovereign Citizen Marc Stevens, supra note 25 (repeatedly challenging the applicability of the states laws to the defendant). Ctr., https://www.splcenter.org/fighting-hate/extremist-files/ideology/sovereign-citizens-movement [https://perma.cc/9L59-28BH]. Ctr., supra note 8 (discussing the case of Donna Lee Wray, who succeeded in having her charge dropped after filing ten documents in two months to contest her $20 dog licensing citation). Two Childersburg, Ala., men, Gary Wayne Presley and Michael Donald Wilsey both of whom claim to be citizens of the Central Assemblies Union of the Several States of the Union of the States of the United States of America were arrested for filing false foreclosure documents against another man's property, conspiracy and using "sham legal process" in a case that began with traffic violations. In February, a Sarasota, Fla., homicide detective, Tom Laughlin, was fired after renouncing his U.S. citizenship and claiming he was no longer subject to federal law and not required to pay taxes. In my experience, No they don't win if they brake the law or file fictitious law suites. [21] See Mellie Ligon, Comment, The Sovereign Citizen Movement: A comparative Analysis with Similar Foreign Movements and Takeaways for The United States Judicial System, 35 Emory Intl L. Rev. Find it in the section Postcards from the Basque Country on todocoleccion. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. [64] Some states use their criminal and civil procedure rules to ward off sovereign citizens and punish abuses of the legal system, often by awarding damages to the victims or sanctions to the attorneys who participate in these lawsuits. [25], Admittedly, the explanation above is a vast oversimplification of the beliefs of the sovereign citizen movement. In March, self-declared sovereign citizens Tony and Micaela Dutson of Tigard, Ore., each received 10 years in prison for evading $7 million in federal taxes through the use of fraudulent trusts and bogus financial instruments, and for filing lawsuits and liens against the investigators who pursued them. [32] Id. You can ask both sides of the issue if sovereign citizen tactics ever worked. Similar schemes run in the past by people like Tucci-Jarraf have resulted in their prosecution for such crimes as tax evasion and fraud. [42] See supra notes 3 and 19 and accompanying text. 229 19th Ave. South [56] See Holmes Lybrand and Hannah Rabinowitz, Jesus Christ Superstar Actor, An Accused Capitol Rioter, Claimed Divine Authority in Court Hearing, CNN (Nov. 29, 2021, 9:00 PM), https://cnn.it/3jyrv2O. [41] Additionally, specific deterrence likely does not serve as a viable rationale for increased penalties because Sovereign Citizens are often either political radicals or in a financially desperate situation. 306, 31924 (2013) (describing the dangerous tendencies of zealous adherents). 2 0 obj [1] 2:20-cv-02157-JAD-VCF, 2021 WL 537104, at *1 (D. Nev. Jan. 19, 2021). The court dismissed the action after determining the QUO-Warranto-Complaint and: Lis-Pendens filed by Burkholder lacked the basic coherence necessary to determine the basic facts and survive dismissal. A federal judge permanently barred Curtis L. Morris of Elizabeth, Colo., from preparing tax returns for others after finding that he filed 149 fraudulent federal returns on behalf of clients claiming $56 million in refunds. The sovereign citizen phenomenon is one of the main contemporary sources of pseudolaw: adherents to its ideology notably believe that courts have no actual jurisdiction over people and that the use of certain procedures (such as writing specific phrases on bills they do not want to pay) and loopholes can make one immune from government laws and They think the replacement government swapped common law for admiralty law, which is the law of . Therefore, it could both discourage and disable innocent people from properly utilizing the judicial system. See Kalinowski, supra note 23, at 15354. \,+Y-ODAt~A5y2xHF9=HS^\; q@3|if^e>>y'(~'zmz [10] Moorish Sovereign Citizens adhere to the notion that the 1787 Moroccan American Treaty of Friendship placed all of those with Moroccan descent on an equal footing with the U.S. government. [29] See, e.g., Blandino v. Leavitt, No. Three sovereigns one who had been ticketed for driving without a license and two who had been arrested for trespassing at a foreclosed house bombarded police, government officials and bank executives in Ulster County, N.Y., with bogus liens and fraudulent invoices totaling $1.24 trillion. IV. 1915(g); Cal. [5] See Bauer Notice, supra note 1, at 29, 43, 5960. Some examples of sovereign citizens engaging in dangerous behavior include: Still another example of a sovereign citizen can be found in the case of USA v. Randall Keith-Beane, Heather Ann Tucci-Jarraf, which was concluded in January 2018. [30] Summiting these mountains of filings is a daunting proposition for any court. The sovereign citizen movement is a loose grouping of litigants, activists, tax protesters, financial scheme promoters and conspiracy theorists, who claim to be answerable only to their. 'An unthinkable tragedy': How did this train crash happen? The FBI picked her up at the White House on a tip from the Secret Service, after she insisted on demanding a meeting with President Donald Trump. They frequently use lines from religious texts as evidence of the validity of their reinterpretations of legal documents or assert that their divine rights or gifts overpower the fraudulent government. When officers arrested Mr Glew, they allege he had posted a series of videos on social media "using threatening language and inciting others to arrest government ministers and public officials after documents purporting to be arrest warrants were handed to Perth Police Station". A 2015 Kentucky Court of Appeals case ruled one man's argument in appealing a dismissed lawsuit as being so full of nonsensical arguments and mired in "sovereign citizen rhetoric and . You'd rather not have one in your courtroom. The total loss to USAA Bank as a result of Beane and Tucci-Jarrafs actions was over $550,000. [17] Some sovereign [citizens] believe this perfidious change occurred during the Civil War, while others blame the events of 1933, when the U.S abandoned the gold standard.[18], Sovereign citizens believe that this change from common law to admiralty law means that judges, lawyers, and some law enforcement officials are actually foreign agents,[19] acting out against sovereign citizens due to the law enforcements treasonous loyalty to hidden and malevolent government forces.[20] Sovereign citizens are split, though, on whether lawyers and judges are aware of the switch to admiralty law and are hiding it or whether they are uninformed, indoctrinated by government propaganda. An example of a sovereign citizen is someone who refuses to pay his income taxes, and then presents " evidence " as to why he should not have to pay them. The copyright of these individual works published by the University of Minnesota Libraries Publishing remains with the original creator or editorial team. E)+2{[CtC-F} zX|rXfG('sNn x,HN}>n[~xQHY{vY:~^}-{}1`oZ ecME5{JLd-x6}iE|/TrKFI\5*Z 3RE5V5:l6z($=M0 hdD0(54iEhykN>Z_&F0"*2Ya2GU=y:\7|7@:F5 -:: o!tNx~r32,\tx|7D_K?x.BOxe'd96c6ce2Wg? 'Independent' jurisdictions [68] Other commentators, particularly political scientists, suggest an internet campaign against misinformation.[69]. [18] A natural consequence of the eroding confidence in Americas judicial establishment is that any belief system that challenges the scrutinized legal system instantly becomes more appealing, even a system as drastic as the one advanced by Sovereign Citizens. Ultimately, Beane used this glitch to open $30 million in CDs and to claim approximately $2 million in cash before the USAA realized what was going on. Answer (1 of 7): Nope. Immunity to statutory, vehicle, and civil law. [8] Her arguments, while bizarre, are not new. c.(M)pQ AotL.bvRQr^L(9CITgey9GJH c,W r3[ ht}NYsrwrIFHd)ZXvlQ! [22] See Sovereign Citizens Movement, supra note 13. Squatters By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. They are unlikely to win a case in court. He also spoke in court of a "corruptsystem" that "forces us to have a vaccination". He claimed he never even ran a Google search to check it out. 153, 158 (2019). Gc&-r F/)wzG/04%.x50E'6L `FG#?W 2O#Xo>$bkSU!3HO)P.3eSlf4(T9M?~"|4X8Vp%vY.EG?%0|kSzcso a=ewX3f)BX{~SwPhS"y)X#XDSwX . Enjoy the Top 5 Sovereign Citizen Moments from Court Cam!Tune in to Court Cam, Wednesdays at 9/8c on A\u0026E, and stay up to date on all of A\u0026E's premieres at http://aetv.com/schedule.#CourtCamSubscribe for more from Court Cam and other great A\u0026E shows: http://aetv.us/subscribe-aeFind out more about Court Cam and watch full episodes on our site: https://www.aetv.com/shows/court-camCheck out exclusive A\u0026E content:Website - http://www.aetv.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AETVTwitter - https://twitter.com/AETVFrom frightening outbursts to furious judges, Court Cam gives viewers an in-depth examination of some of the most stunning and emotional courtroom moments caught on camera. [29] See Sovereign Citizens Movement, supra note 13. Map. [36] See Mastrony, supra note 10, at 101617; see also Goode, supra note 35. Judges view sovereign citizens the same way most people view mosquitoes. Alternatively, increasing punishments for frivolous lawsuits could discourage those from seeking judgment on legitimate issues for fear of penalty, making filing a lawsuit more difficult than it already is. [45] A commitment surely bolstered from the pecuniary benefits they enjoy from publicizing their ideologies.[46]. LEXIS 111310, at *5. Govt (Nov. 2012), 07_Crowell Gatekeeper orders Jan 262010.pdf (unc.edu) [https://perma.cc/S7JU-GSZW]. He ended up getting right wing famous on national news after one of the big news broadcasters did a special on him. uMLL^R[pCd#Dv^7jv4A 0:)srd4)0^UOg5KL1)^Y6?xz%Ib 9Iib+|?mM#z^B(~`Jt +(:hd7N2"$ In the video, she detailed her act of filing foreclosure notices, along with her fellow sovereign citizens, against the federal government as a way to reclaim Federal Reserve funds. Three sovereigns one who had been ticketed for driving without a license and two who had been arrested for trespassing at a foreclosed house bombarded police, government officials and bank executives in Ulster County, N.Y., with bogus liens and fraudulent invoices totaling $1.24 trillion. The Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) refers to some sovereign citizens as domestic terrorists. 3 0 obj with sovereign citizens When you become aware that you are dealing with a sovereign citizen communicate with others in the courthouse so that they also know 2. Holly Christensen is a first-year J.D. Id. To explore this concept, consider the following sovereign citizen definition. For although Sovereign Citizens come in countless varieties, their various legal practices can all be boiled down to a common strategy: a war of attrition. ; see also Christine Sarteschi, Sovereign Citizens: More Than Paper Terrorists, Just Sec. [40] See Charles E. Loeser, From Paper Terrorists to Cop Killers; The Sovereign Citizen Threat, 93 N.C. L. Rev. They also filed baseless property liens and lawsuits against government officials who tried to have the documents removed. [18] Sovereign Citizens Movement, supra note 13. [53] Ensuring that economic safety nets are in place during recessions and economic downturns will help to eliminate the desperation that leads the financially troubled to drink the Sovereign Kool-Aid. Evidence suggests that Sovereigns have successfully capitalized on political and economic trends in order to catalyze their movements growth. ?cK mS Hosted by Dan Abrams, each episode includes interviews with judges, witnesses, and victims who give a first-hand account of what really happened during these intense courtroom moments. 138 0 obj <> endobj [37] See Stork & Beumer, supra note 12, at 46. [31] Additionally exacerbating is the fact that many hearings involving Sovereigns take place in traffic court, where Sovereign Citizens attempt to defeat their (often relatively inconsequential) citations with arguments such as claiming that they were traveling, not driving,[32] funky Corpus Delicti,[33] and of course, old reliable, lack of jurisdiction. [3] See Kana Ruhalter, Sovereign Citizens New Capitol Riot Defense: Im Not a Person, Daily Beast, (Sept. 25, 2021, 4:49 PM), https://bit.ly/3veizVW; see also Bauer Notice, supra note 1, at 31, 3637. [38] See Richard L. Nygaard, Crime, Pain and Punishment: A Skeptics View, 102 Dickinson L. Rev. ;bL.E;1h|i5^,i+.wE/fQP~S`II>smHc2w&lsBT=7mpRP}`xC:7_:V 0+Pb wg-{sz 4$ [6] See Caesar Kalinowski IV, A Legal Response to the Sovereign Citizen Movement, 86 Mont. [42] For radicals, additional statutes such as Illinois will only serve to reaffirm their views that corruption permeates the American government;[43] while the financially despondent are often turning to Sovereign Citizen tactics as a last resort, by which time statutes calling for additional sanctions on frivolous court filings are unlikely to play a significant role in their legal calculus. In 1996, the population of Algorta was 35,600. %PDF-1.5 [28] See Kalinowski, supra note 23, at 157. However, in my state it has been my experience they recognize the Sheriffs authority but . [3] While Sovereigns have generally moved away from the racist and antisemitic views that originally defined the group, a belief that has never wavered is that the American Government comprises an illegal operation. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Terry Nichols, one of the perpetrators of the bombing, had used sovereign citizen tactics in court cases and attempted to renounce his citizenship in the years prior to the bombing. A Geraldton 'sovereign citizen' campaigner has faced court charged with inciting his followers to arrest government ministers and other officials. Code Enforcement [58] Reportedly, those who both follow Q-Anon and subscribe to the idea of sovereign citizenship believed that the allegedly illegitimate 2020 election would be overthrown and former president Donald Trump would ascend to the presidency as the successor to Ulysses S. Grantthe last legitimate presidentas the 19th president of the United States.[59]. Legislatures and Courts have established rules to punish those who file frivolous or false lawsuits. [42], The sovereign citizen movement is broad, varied, and complex. candidate at Penn State Law. . [27] Kalinowski, supra note 23, at 15758; Sovereign Citizens Movement, supra note 13. Sovereign Citizens disruption to the legal system is a clear issue that will only increase in scope and size as sovereign citizen conspiracy theories bleed into mainstream American politics. [32] Mastrony, supra note 10, at 101516; see also Sovereign Citizens Movement, supra note 13. Many factions exist in the movement, including tax protestors,[43] Moorish Sovereigns,[44] Galactic Sovereigns,[45] and Common Law Court and National Assembly Members. g62ft]iXUWw'5#`[wCDwl|!o7o CdA>ovf) 4&[]bU9`Y`~W3!VY?CPW?T5R;Z%:QxPwQO [62] Sovereign Citizens Movement, supra note 13. [4] The hill Sovereigns have chosen to die on is that Americas laws do not apply to them, and consequently American courts have no jurisdiction over them. Whether its the networks distinctive brand of award-winning disruptive reality, groundbreaking documentary, or premium scripted drama, A\u0026Es brave storytelling always makes entertainment an art. [26] See Sovereign Citizens Movement, supra note 13. [12] The grossly disparate nature of the two groups practices and world views means that they might as well be (and often actually are) speaking different languages. [8] Admiralty-Maritime Sovereign Citizens believe that the common law legal system of the founding fathers was swapped for admiralty law when the United States abandoned the gold standard. . The Flagship Publication of Penn State Law, I, me, Pauline from the house of Bauer challenge the courts [sic] jurisdiction over me, a living woman, one of we the people, creator of Government.[1] So begins a ramblingand often incoherent114-page notice to the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. A judge loses his patience in the courtroom when a Sovereign Citizen is brought in on multiple charges, in this scene from Season 3, Episode 45.#CourtCamSubscribe for more from Court Cam and other great A\u0026E shows: http://aetv.us/subscribe-aeFind out more about Court Cam and watch full episodes on our site: https://www.aetv.com/shows/court-camStay up to date on all of A\u0026E's premieres at http://aetv.com/schedule.Check out exclusive A\u0026E content: Website - http://www.aetv.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AETV/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/aetv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aetv TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aetv From frightening outbursts to furious judges, Court Cam gives viewers an in-depth examination of some of the most stunning and emotional courtroom moments caught on camera. [44] Sovereign Citizens Movement, supra note 13 (Moorish Sovereigns . [37] See Matt Lakin, Records: Sovereign Citizens Waged War of Paper Terror, USA Today Network, (Feb. 18, 2017, 8:25 AM), https://bit.ly/3E3IALw; Goode, supra note 35; Laird, supra note 14. [21], Sovereign Citizens have a complex, multi-faceted network of conspiracy ideals upon which their movement is based. She claimed she had committed her life to stopping these unlawful acts against people all over the world.. If and when a court manages to negotiate Sovereign litigants plethoric filings to hold an actual hearing, the unfortunate presiding judge can expect a barrage of outlandish pseudo legalese, often from agitated individuals. [9] Quantum Grammar refers to the syntax structure developed by the infamous David Wynn Miller, who describes his invention as the mathematical interface for language. [54] Additionally, efforts by governmental agencies or non-profit legal organizations to publish online educational sources covering the pitfalls of Sovereign Citizens would provide a counter force preempting Sovereign guru propaganda on Sovereigns most fruitful medium. William Foust of Coconino County, Ariz., fought a $115 traffic ticket in December, claiming state and local authorities had no authority over him. (May 1, 2014, 10:20 AM), https://bit.ly/3rAZwnx. Bond vs. UNITED STATES, 529 US 334 - 2000, The Supreme Court held that the American People are in fact Sovereign and not the States or the Government. [40] Sovereigns uniformly reject this notion, making it doubtful that legislation utilizing the same unrecognized legal system will meaningfully influence Sovereign Citizen behavior. stream [31] See Sovereign Citizens Movement, supra note 13. [65] The result is a patchwork of remedies that include administrative, judicial, civil, and criminal penalties. [49] More importantly though, pre-filing injunctions are often akin to closing the stable door after the horse has bolted. In November, the county finally decided to clean up Corrigan's land and send him the bill. That's basically what a sovereign citizen is. Key points: The 74-year-old indicated a not guilty plea to incitement to commit an indictable offence Around 40 supporters rallied outside the Geraldton Magistrates Court These gatekeeper orders preclude litigants from filing new lawsuits or papers with the court without prior leave. mnlawrev@umn.edu, Home | Contact Publishing Services | My Account. The sovereign citizen movement is a loose grouping of litigants, activists, tax protesters, financial scheme promoters and conspiracy theorists, who claim to be answerable only to their. [19] Just as many get rich quick schemes or multilevel marketing brands form a trap for the unwary, local Sovereign leaders have seduced new members through the peddling of quick-fix solutions to legal problems. [2] See Criminal Complaint, United States v. Bauer, No. [14] See Francis X. Sullivan, Note, The Usurping Octopus of Jurisdictional/Authority: The Legal Theories of the Sovereign Citizen Movement, 1999 Wis. L. Rev. 1106, 1107 (2015). Suggested Citation: Holly Christensen, The Uses and Abuses of the Judicial System, Penn St. L. [74] Legal systems must weigh the costs of allowing sovereign citizens to abuse the judicial system against the costs of both denying a political faction their right to the judicial system and potentially antagonizing them further. [54] See Loeser, supra note 40, at 1137 (advocating for soft solutions to the Sovereign Citizen problem, such as procedural and economic reform). See, e.g., Stephen A. Kent & Robin D. Willey, Sects, Cults, and the Attack on Jurisprudence, 14 Rutgers J. L. & Relig. . If one wishes to see Millers mathematical interface in action, an exemplar filing is described in Borkholder v. PNC Bank, N.A., No. 13, 2010), https://bit.ly/3jrLf8t. [73] See March-Safborn, supra note 64, at 42. He is charged with inciting another person to commit an indictable offence, which is deprivation of liberty. So which ones are best? He was arrested by the FBI when he went to pick up the new half-million-dollar motor home he had purchased with some of his ill-gotten gains. <> [47] See Sullivan, supra note 14, at 801. The Georgia property theft cases are only the most recent manifestation of a movement that has swelled rapidly in the last two years, affecting most major law enforcement agencies. Whether its the networks distinctive brand of award-winning disruptive reality, groundbreaking documentary, or premium scripted drama, A\u0026Es brave storytelling always makes entertainment an art. Unsurprisingly, the two represented themselves, rather than hiring attorneys, and claimed they were, essentially, Robin Hoods who stole from the real bank robbers (i.e. Traffic tickets use a patchwork of misinterpreted old English law, constitutional text and Bible verses to form pseudo-courts, which they call common law courts, or entirely new governments, which they describe as assemblies.). The sovereign citizen movement refers to a group of people who see themselves as answerable only to the laws as they interpret them, not as they are written. [66] A potential deterrent to paper terrorism is a uniform approach to those who use abuse judicial proceedings. 21-cr-00386 (D. D.C. 2021) [hereinafter Bauer Notice], https://bit.ly/3vcDdph. [35] See, e.g., id. [12] See William P. Stork & Jordan Beumer, Sovereign Citizens in South Carolina: Who Are They and How Do We Deal With Them?, 30 S.C. Law. hold a concurrent belief that friendly aliens will visit earth and they are actively planning for this occurrence or believe that public officials and other individuals are reptilian aliens.). 2004) (articulating a four part test for issuing a pre-filing injunction (1) the partys history of litigation, in particular whether he has filed vexatious, harassing, or duplicative lawsuits; (2) if the party files his cases on good faith bases, or only to harass; (3) the extent of the burden on the courts and other parties resulting from the partys filings, and (4) if alternative sanctions are adequate). R. Civ. Beyond the inconvenience these cases cause, it is the responsibility of the legal community to contest misleading and destructive legal theories with accurate information to create a more just and fair legal system for all citizens of the United States. 43, 45 (indicating these communications are further hampered through the Sovereign Citizen belief that attorneys represent an extension of the illegitimate government system). [13], The modern-day legal philosophies of sovereign citizens are based on reinterpretations of the Constitution of the United States, the Uniform Commercial Code, the Magna Carta, the Bible,[14] and other archaic documents using selective readings of legal dictionaries,[15] baseless interpretations of capitalization and punctuation, and conspiracy theory. [33] See Law Talk with Mike, Sovereign Citizens in Court #6, YouTube (Jan. 24, 2021), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jjly8zplatc&list=PLvpewVS8zsgikjR1-D1vxFDGW6eEIs3vs&index=6 (defendant in a traffic action asserting that Corpus Delicti is kinda funky because the State of Washington is a fictitious plaintiff); see also Pometto, supra note 3, at 75 (containing further discussion of Sovereigns misconception surrounding this legal doctrine). There have been a few high-profile standoffs (Cliven Bundy's, for example) that ended in a stalemate, but Bundy's charges were never dropped and he was later arrested and currently awaits trial. The magistrate said he could not make a determination on the jurisdiction the case would be heard in but remanded the matter to May 2 for a mention. Court records are used to elucidate and identify, some of the more common courtroom tactics used by sovereign citizens. [20] This tactic is especially effective in persuading individuals with impending financial difficulties such as rent arrearage or foreclosures, as the dire nature of their situation provides the impetus to search for a magic pill not provided under traditional law. RESPONSES TO SOVEREIGN CITIZEN MOVEMENT. <> [37] Imposing these types of penalties relies on the fundamental theory of deterrence for effectiveness. This video never gets old. [42] One infamous example of sovereign citizen violence includes the 1995 Oklahoma City Bombing. In January, a federal grand jury in Detroit indicted David A. Cusumano and Henry Nino on 14 counts of obstructing Internal Revenue Service laws, including the use of worthless "bills of exchange" to pay their taxes. Ultimately, deterring sovereign citizens dangerous beliefs, and the means they use to wreak havoc on the legal community, are worth those possible effects. Sovereign Citizen Example Involving a Bank Scheme, USA v. Randall Keith-Beane, Heather Ann Tucci-Jarraf. The legal community cannot solve the problem of a conspiracy theory, especially one that is rooted in the belief that the legal community and the government are already lying to them. The once-isolated political sect has ballooned to over 300,000 followers, and the rapid proliferation of their pseudo-legal ideologies is severely compromising court efficiency. You will never hear a judge say "You have convinced me with your powerful arguments, oh El Bey Al-Moronic!" What you will see many times is them being sent . [9] See infra Part II for an explanation of sovereign citizenship. Average prices of more than 40 products and services in Algorta,Basque country,Spain, Spain. 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