By: Joel Stephen Mattson
A common myth is that the Constitution no longer applies—that it’s been suspended, overwritten, or nullified by modern “laws.” You’ll even hear judges claim it doesn’t apply in their courtroom. But here’s the truth:
The Constitution never stopped protecting you.
Courts, agencies, and officers may try to ignore it—but they are still bound by it. And the second you assert it properly on the record, they become liable for every violation.
This article will show you why the Constitution still holds full force, and how to invoke it even when the system pretends it’s irrelevant.
The Constitution Is the Supreme Law—Not a Suggestion
Let’s start with the Supremacy Clause. Article VI, Clause 2 of the U.S. Constitution says:
“This Constitution… shall be the supreme Law of the Land; and the Judges in every State shall be bound thereby.”
That’s not optional. Every judge, every lawmaker, every cop is legally bound to uphold the Constitution. They swore an oath to it. When they ignore it, they don’t override it—they violate it.
Why They Pretend It Doesn’t Apply
The courts rely on legal fictions, presumed consent, and administrative statutes to justify ignoring your rights. But this is fraud by omission. They hope you don’t know:
- That administrative courts (Article I) cannot override constitutional rights
- That you have the right to demand an Article III court
- That constitutional rights cannot be “suspended”
- That the government cannot claim immunity when violating the Constitution
If you remain silent, they pretend the Constitution doesn’t exist. If you speak up, they either back down—or violate it openly, creating a lawsuit on the spot.
Supreme Court Cases That Confirm the Constitution Is Still in Force
- Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436 (1966): “Where rights secured by the Constitution are involved, there can be no rule making or legislation which would abrogate them.”
- Marbury v. Madison, 5 U.S. 137 (1803): “All laws which are repugnant to the Constitution are null and void.”
- Norton v. Shelby County, 118 U.S. 425 (1886): “An unconstitutional act is not law; it confers no rights; it imposes no duties.”
- Cohens v. Virginia, 19 U.S. 264 (1821): The Constitution binds all courts and overrides state laws and procedures.
These rulings have never been overturned. The Constitution is not dead. It’s ignored—until you enforce it.
Real-World Violations Happening Under Color of Law
- Cops detain you without probable cause and claim “officer safety”
- Courts deny jury trials and claim administrative rules override that right
- Agencies demand payment or performance without a valid contract
- Judges block evidence or arguments because it threatens their control
All of this is unconstitutional. And it happens only when people don’t assert their rights in writing, on the record, and under oath.
What Others Have Done to Win Their Case
People across the country have pushed back by:
- Filing motions that cite constitutional protections
- Demanding Article III jurisdiction
- Filing judicial complaints and bar grievances
- Suing officials under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 for constitutional violations
- Requiring oaths of office be produced
- Demanding written authority for any action taken
When the Constitution is raised and violations are documented, officials backpedal fast—because they know the liability is real.
How Joel Stephen Mattson Used the Constitution to Win
When Callahan County tried to pull me into an administrative process over property taxes, I refused to play along. I invoked Article III, Section 2, Clause 1. I demanded constitutional jurisdiction, denied all corporate authority, and challenged the court’s legitimacy.
They didn’t respond—because they couldn’t. The Constitution was on my side, and the record proves they abandoned their oath.
How to Assert the Constitution in Your Own Case
- Demand Article III jurisdiction in writing
- Rebut all presumptions of consent and joinder
- Include constitutional case law in every motion
- File an affidavit of status asserting your rights
- Refuse to proceed under administrative rules
- Cite violations under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and § 1985
- Always serve documents to court, agency, and opposing party
This makes the Constitution active in your case—and turns every violation into a cause of action.
Related Articles
For more on using the Constitution as a weapon, read:
- How to Shut Down Jurisdiction with a Single Filing
- The Courtroom Consent Game: How Silence Becomes Your Enemy
- Why Most State Statutes Are Constitutionally Void
- How the Magistrate Act Was Weaponized Against You
Final Thoughts
The Constitution isn’t dead. It’s buried under layers of procedure, silence, and assumed consent. But once you uncover it and put it on the record, it becomes your most powerful weapon.
Because the truth is: they’re only winning because you don’t fight back on paper.
Make the record yours.
And let their own filings take them down.
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