Tag: federal jurisdiction

  • Why ‘Subject to the Jurisdiction’ Does Not Mean What You Think

    By: Joel Stephen Mattson When the 14th Amendment says, “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof,” it introduces one of the most misunderstood — and most manipulated — legal clauses in American history. Most people assume “subject to the jurisdiction thereof” simply means being within the geographic…

  • HOW THE MAGISTRATE ACT WAS WEAPONIZED AGAINST YOU

    By: Joel Stephen Mattson Most people walk into a courtroom without realizing they’re not standing in front of a judge—they’re standing in front of a magistrate. A corporate employee. An administrative agent. And the scariest part? You probably gave them permission without even knowing it. In this article, we’ll break down how the Federal Magistrate…