By: Joel Stephen Mattson What if the single most dangerous document you possess is your birth certificate? What if that piece of paper—supposedly proof of your identity—is actually used to strip you of your rights and reduce you to a commercial entity? In this article, we break down how your birth certificate is the starting…

By: Joel Stephen Mattson What if I told you the moment a case number is assigned to you, the government is no longer dealing with you, but a legal fiction? That you’re not the “person” listed on that docket—but rather, they’re prosecuting a paper entity created in your name to bypass the Constitution? In this…

By: Joel Stephen Mattson Most people see government forms, court filings, and citations as threats. But once you understand how the system works, you realize that their paperwork is actually your weapon. Everything they file becomes part of the legal record—and that means you can challenge, dissect, and dismantle it on their own terms. Every…

By: Joel Stephen Mattson Most people walk into court believing they are protecting themselves by saying, “Not guilty.” They think it’s the right move, the safe move, the legally correct move. But in administrative courts, even saying “Not guilty” is a trap. Because by entering a plea—any plea—you’re accepting the court’s authority to rule over…

By: Joel Stephen Mattson In the world of corporate courts, your presence is their power. Most people think that showing up to court is a harmless act of responsibility. But in administrative proceedings, especially Article I courts, your physical appearance is often used as evidence of consent. That means the moment you step into the…

By: Joel Stephen Mattson Constitutional Analyst | Legal System Disruptor | Rights Enforcement Specialist Joel Stephen Mattson didn’t go to law school. He didn’t need to. The law came to him—when the system tried to crush him. Falsely arrested. Imprisoned without cause. Targeted by deputies, prosecutors, and courts that had zero lawful authority over him.…

By: Joel Stephen Mattson Everything in the courtroom hinges on one word: jurisdiction. If the court doesn’t have it, every ruling, order, and judgment is void. And here’s the kicker—it’s the court’s duty to prove jurisdiction, not your duty to accept it. If they can’t prove it, you can file a motion to dismiss that…

By: Joel Stephen Mattson Everything in the courtroom hinges on one word: jurisdiction. If the court doesn’t have it, every ruling, order, and judgment is void. And here’s the kicker—it’s the court’s duty to prove jurisdiction, not your duty to accept it. If they can’t prove it, you can file a motion to dismiss that…

By: Joel Stephen Mattson One of the most powerful tools in your legal arsenal is also the most overlooked: the affidavit. While most people beg for mercy, file motions, or hire overpriced attorneys, those who know how to use sworn affidavits of truth can destroy a fraudulent case before it ever gets to trial. Here’s…

By: Joel Stephen Mattson One of the most powerful, hidden doctrines in American law is the Clearfield Doctrine—a Supreme Court ruling that exposes the government’s corporate character when dealing with private citizens. Once you understand it, you’ll see why courts, agencies, and public officers must prove a valid contract before they can demand anything from…

By: Joel Stephen Mattson You’ve probably heard phrases like “color of law,” “jurisdiction,” or “consent.” But none of those mean anything until you understand the foundation they all stand on: contract. Here’s the hard truth—everything the government does to you relies on the existence of a contract. No contract? No obligation. No jurisdiction. No authority.…

By: Joel Stephen Mattson Not all courtrooms are created equal. If you want to protect your rights, you need to know whether you’re standing in a constitutional court of record or a corporate tribunal in disguise. This checklist will help you spot the difference—before it’s too late. Use this list every time you enter a…

By: Joel Stephen Mattson Most people walk into a courtroom assuming it’s a legitimate court of law. They think their rights are intact, the judge is impartial, and justice will be served. But if you’re not paying attention, you might already be inside an administrative tribunal—not a constitutional court. This article will show you how…

By: Joel Stephen Mattson If you thought all courts were bound to the Constitution, think again. The truth is that most modern courtrooms aren’t constitutional at all—they’re legislative tribunals created by Congress under Article I, not Article III. These administrative courts were never meant to replace real courts. But today, they do. This didn’t happen…