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  • You Never Consented: Why Silence Is Not a Contract in Court

    By: Joel Stephen Mattson Most people believe that by simply showing up to court, they’re complying with a lawful process. But what they don’t realize is that just stepping into the courtroom—especially an Article I court—is being interpreted as consent to that court’s jurisdiction. Not because you agreed in writing, not because you signed a…

  • Why Invalid Laws Don’t Hold Weight

    By: Joel Stephen Mattson Many people believe that if a law is passed by a legislature or enforced by a badge-wearing official, it must be valid. That’s dead wrong. A law that violates the Constitution is no law at all. This isn’t an opinion—it’s black-letter law, firmly established by the U.S. Supreme Court and rooted…

  • Understanding the Color of Law – What It Really Means

    By: Joel Stephen Mattson Understanding the Color of Law – What It Really Means When we think of law enforcement, we often envision officers and government agents wielding legitimate legal authority. However, there are instances where what seems like law is actually color of law — a concept crucial for understanding many constitutional violations. What…

  • Willful Constitutional Violations: Exposing Systemic Injustice

  • Abuse of Power: When Officials Exceed Their Authority

    By Joel Stephen Mattson Abuse of Power: When Officials Exceed Their Authority By Joel Stephen Mattson Abuse of power—this isn’t just a term. It’s a systemic issue that occurs every day, in towns large and small, and it fundamentally undermines our freedoms and rights. Government officials, law enforcement officers, and public servants take an oath…

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