sovereign citizen
Conspiracy theories tagged "sovereign citizen."
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Freeman on the Land Movement
A pseudo-legal movement claiming that declaring yourself a 'freeman' exempts you from laws, taxes, and court jurisdiction. Every court to consider the argument has rejected it. Adherents keep trying anyway.
Sovereign Citizen Movement
The debunked legal theory that individuals can opt out of government jurisdiction through secret legal codes, maritime law, and the hidden meanings of capitalized names.
Reichsburger Movement (Germany)
A German movement denying the legitimacy of the Federal Republic of Germany, claiming the German Empire still legally exists. Over 70,000 adherents identified by intelligence agencies.
Tax Protester Conspiracy Theories
Income tax is unconstitutional. Wages aren't income. The 16th Amendment was never ratified. These tax protester arguments have been rejected by every court that has heard them — here's why they persist.