The Core Principles That Underlie Status Correction

The Foundational Doctrines Behind Restoring One’s Proper Political, Civil, and Commercial Standing

Status correction is not a trend, a form, or a slogan—it is a legal, political, and commercial reclassification of the individual’s relationship to the government, the public, and the system of civil law.

It rests on deep, well-established legal principles recognized by the Supreme Court, Title 8 U.S.C., the Law of Nations, constitutional jurisprudence, and the very structure of American federalism.

Below are the foundational principles.

1. The Distinction Between Political Status and Civil Status

Nationality vs. Domicile

The Supreme Court in Wong Kim Ark makes it clear:

• Political status (nationality) = allegiance

• Civil / statutory status (citizenship) = domicile Political status is a birthright.

United States v. Wong Kim Ark, 169 U.S. 649, 655–66, 18 S.Ct. 456 (1898) (quoting Udny v. Udny, L.R. 1 H.L. Sc. 441 (1869))

What the Court Said (Key Passage)

“The law… ascribes to each individual at his birth two distinct legal states or conditions — one by virtue of which he becomes the subject (national) of some particular country… which may be called his political status; another by virtue of which he has ascribed to him the character of a citizen of some particular country… which latter character is the civil status or condition of the individual, and may be quite different from his political status.”

The Court further explained:

• Political status (nationality) depends on allegiance.

• Civil / municipal status (citizenship) depends on domicile.

• The two are independent and can be different.

This is exactly where the principle originates:

Political status = nationality = allegiance (birthright)

Civil status = citizenship = domicile (voluntary/contractual)

Civil status arises from contracts, domicile choices, and statutory classifications.

Constitution Status correction restores the political status you were born with and removes incorrect civil presumptions created through forms, registrations, and contracts.

2. The Right to Define One’s Own Civil Status

You have an exclusive constitutional right to declare:

• who you are,

• what jurisdiction you operate in,

• what contracts you accept or decline,

• and what political body you owe allegiance to.

This right is recognized in:

• The right to contract (Art. I, Sec. 10)

• The right to associate / not associate (1st Amendment)

• The right against involuntary servitude (13th Amendment)

• 28 U.S.C. §1603(b)(3) (sovereign immunity principles)

Status correction is the exercise of self-definition, rather than accepting government-presumed definitions.

3. The Principle of Voluntary Association With Government

All civil franchises—including:

• Social Security,

• Employment classifications,

• Taxpayer status,

• Federal benefits,

• “U.S. citizen” statutory class—

are voluntary contractual relationships under American law.

The government cannot force you into a franchise without:

• consent,

• benefit,

• or voluntary participation.

Status correction restores the boundary between voluntary civil participation and inherent political birthright.

4. The Domicile Principle

Civil jurisdiction flows from where you are domiciled, not where you are born.

• Born in a state of the Union = constitutional protection

• Domiciled in federal territory = statutory jurisdiction

If you unknowingly or incorrectly claim a federal domicile, the government:

• presumes federal civil jurisdiction,

• classifies you as a statutory U.S. citizen,

• applies federal civil statutes to you,

• and treats you as a “person” or “individual” (Title 26 definitions).

Status correction reestablishes your state-of-the-Union domicile, removing the presumption of federal civil jurisdiction.

5. The Principle of Allegiance vs. Citizenship

22 U.S.C. §212:

Passports are issued based on allegiance, not statutory citizenship.

This is critical.

You can owe allegiance to the nation without being a statutory “citizen” under 8 U.S.C. §1401.

• Allegiance = political

• Citizenship = statutory / municipal

Status correction clarifies this distinction so your paperwork does not accidentally create false citizenship claims.

6. The Prohibition Against Forced Political Identity

The Constitution forbids the government from:

• forcing political identity,

• compelling you to adopt statutory classifications,

• coercing you into civil statuses under threat.

Anything else would violate:

• 1st Amendment (forced association),

• 5th Amendment (due process),

• 13th Amendment (involuntary servitude),

• Natural rights doctrine.

Thus, status correction is the remedy against forced federal identities created by assumption or misclassification.

7. The Principle of Notice and Opportunity to Rebut Presumptions

Government operates on presumptions.

If you do not rebut them, they stand.

Status correction requires:

• Notice

• Rebuttal

• Declaration

• Recording

• Evidence

• Publication

This aligns with:

• Commercial law,

• Equity,

• Due process,

• Administrative remedy principles.

Status correction dismantles false presumptions:

• federal domicile,

• taxpayer status,

• corporate “person” status,

• statutory citizenship.

8. The Law of Nations: Citizenship Is a Matter of Political Community

Vattel and the Law of Nations (adopted into Supreme Court reasoning) establish that:

• Nations determine their own members.

• Individuals determine their own allegiance.

• Citizenship arises from natural political connection, not government paperwork.

Status correction restores natural membership in your state nation, rather than federal municipal citizenship.

9. The Principle of Limiting Government to Its Proper Jurisdiction

The Founders created:

• Two systems of law (state/common vs federal/municipal),

• Two political jurisdictions,

• Two types of citizenship.

Statutory U.S. citizens are subject to:

• federal civil statutes

• federal agencies

• federal benefits

• federal liabilities

Constitutional nationals are subject only to:

• constitutional law

• state common law

• the political jurisdiction of the Union

Status correction reinstalls the original constitutional hierarchy.

10. The Commercial Principle: All Government Interaction Is Contractual

Everything government does—from taxes to licenses to benefits—is implemented through:

• presumed contracts,

• registration,

• applications,

• opt-ins,

• statutory “personhood.”

Correcting your status removes you from:

• federal franchises

• federal employment presumption

• “trade or business” tax presumptions

• municipal personhood under Title 26 & 8

It restores your standing as a private American.

11. The Principle of Separation From Federal Corporate Entities

The United States (federal government) operates as:

• a municipal corporation (28 U.S.C. §3002(15)),

• with its own citizens,

• its own civil codes,

• its own internal revenue system.

Status correction separates you from the federal corporation’s citizen class, restoring your position as one of:

“The people of the several states…” —Preamble; 10th Amendment structure

Summary: The 11 Core Principles of Status Correction

1. Political status ≠ civil/statutory status

2. Right to self-declare civil identity

3. Government association is voluntary

4. Domicile determines civil jurisdiction

5. Allegiance does not require statutory citizenship

6. Government cannot impose identity

7. Presumptions must be rebutted

8. Law of Nations governs nationality

9. Federal jurisdiction is limited

10. Government interaction is contractual

11. Federal corporate citizenship is separate from state nationality

Why a Counterclaim Is Necessary in Foreclosure-Related Evictions
By Yusef El

Most unlawful detainer actions after foreclosure do not allow defendants to raise defenses related to the validity of the foreclosure itself. The court’s focus is typically narrow: Who has the right to possession?

That’s where your counterclaim becomes critical.

1. Preserve Your Rights
If you fail to raise issues like wrongful foreclosure, breach of contract, or fraud as part of a counterclaim, you may permanently lose the right to litigate those issues later. Filing a counterclaim allows you to preserve your legal claims on the record and create leverage.

2. Force the Plaintiff Into a Defensive Position
The plaintiff enters court expecting a simple possession hearing. Your counterclaim disrupts that assumption. You shift the posture of the case by forcing them to defend their own conduct, foreclosure process, or lack of lawful title.

3. Establish Standing and Contest Jurisdiction
Most UD courts operate under the presumption that you are a tenant holding over. If you do not rebut that presumption, the court has jurisdiction to proceed. A counterclaim asserting lack of standing or void judgment challenges that presumption and contests the court’s authority.

4. Create a Basis for Removal or Consolidation
When you file a counterclaim involving federal questions—such as violations of the Truth in Lending Act (TILA), Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), or Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)—you may become eligible to remove the case to federal court or consolidate it with a quiet title action.

5. Introduce Evidence and Facts Otherwise Barred
Most eviction hearings are limited to the issue of possession and exclude broader evidence. A counterclaim opens the door to admissibility of documents, affidavits, contracts, foreclosure records, and chain of title issues that would otherwise be deemed irrelevant.

Practical Example:
Let’s say you are served with an unlawful detainer after a non-judicial foreclosure. You respond with a timely answer and include a counterclaim asserting:
  *Fraud in the foreclosure process
  *Violation of state foreclosure laws
  *Failure to properly assign the deed of trust
  *Lack of standing to foreclose
  *Denial of due process

If successful, your counterclaim could completely nullify the plaintiff’s original claim and even entitle you to damages, injunctive relief, or reinstatement of title.

Conclusion
The counterclaim is your sword in a battle where most defendants walk into court unarmed. It transforms a narrow, accelerated eviction hearing into a full-fledged challenge of the foreclosure itself. Failing to file a counterclaim is tantamount to conceding your position—and may forfeit your rights permanently.

Before you walk into any court defending your right to stay in your home, ask yourself this: Have I filed my counterclaim?

SUMMARIZED:
The provided text describes the concept and application of a “Court Bond,” presented as a special type of bond under Rule E of the Supplemental Admiralty Rules in the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. This document explains that filing a Court Bond is intended to remove an individual from a legal controversy by discharging any perceived obligations, asserting that all legal matters operate within an admiralty/maritime jurisdiction, which governs all commerce.

The text suggests that court cases create “public funds” linked to an individual’s “strawman” (a legal fiction representing the individual’s all-caps name), which is then used by the court as a form of “original money” or security. By filing a Court Bond backed by an individual’s “unlimited exemption,” the goal is to balance private and public ledgers, thus ending the dispute and potentially leading to the release of incarcerated individuals. The document also provides strategic advice, such as notarizing documents, avoiding certain responses in court, and using postage stamps on legal filings to assert a higher jurisdictional authority.

The Court Bond – Why It Works 
(5 minute read)

FAQ on The Court Bond and its Underlying Principles

1. What is the “Court Bond” and how does it differ from other legal documents?

The “Court Bond” is presented as a specialized financial instrument, not a typical legal pleading, motion, argument, or negotiation. It is described as a “special bond” applicable under Rule E of the Supplemental Admiralty Rules in the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The document asserts that any matter involving bonding, including bail bonds, falls under admiralty or maritime jurisdiction, which is seen as encompassing all international and domestic commercial legal matters. Unlike a motion seeking a court’s determination, the Court Bond simply exists as a bond, intended to become a permanent part of the court record. Its purpose is to discharge obligations and remove the filer from the “controversy” by covering potential losses or costs.

2. How does the concept of “Admiralty Jurisdiction” relate to everyday legal cases, according to the source?

The source posits that all commerce is international, and international commerce operates under admiralty/maritime jurisdiction. Consequently, it claims that “every legal matter is commercial,” implying that all court cases, regardless of their apparent nature, ultimately fall under some degree of admiralty jurisdiction. This broad interpretation suggests that the principles of admiralty law, including the requirement for bonds, are universally applicable in legal proceedings. Therefore, the source advises filing a bond in “any court case in which you are involved.”

3. What is the significance of the “strawman” concept in relation to the Court Bond?

The “strawman” refers to the all-caps legal name (e.g., JOHN DOE SMITH) used in court documents, which the source distinguishes from the “real being” (the living individual, typically represented by a proper English name like John Doe Smith). The source claims that public funds are created by charges against the “strawman,” with the “real being” being held liable as the surety unless this presumption is explicitly rebutted. The Court Bond aims to separate the “real being” from the “strawman,” thereby preventing the “real being” from being held accountable for the “strawman’s” alleged obligations. The act of going to prison is described as an “amalgamation” of the all-caps name and the physical body, and the discharge from prison signifies the fulfillment of a “contract” linked to the “strawman.”

4. How does filing the Court Bond supposedly resolve a legal dispute and remove the individual from liability?

The source argues that filing the Court Bond, backed by the individual’s “unlimited exemption,” covers all potential losses or costs, effectively ending the controversy and discharging any obligation. It asserts that a court exists to resolve disputes between “adverse parties,” and by providing the bond, the individual is removed from this adversarial position. The act of filing the bond is said to balance the “private books” (which deal with the “body/John Doe Smith” and are held by the trial judge), making it impossible for the “public side” (the all-caps name and the public record) to have anything to “mirror.” This discharge on the private side, using one’s “exemption,” is claimed to terminate the dispute and establish the individual as the “owner of the transaction,” including any court where the matter might seemingly remain.

5. What is the alleged “scam” or “dynamic dance” involving the “Defendant” in court proceedings?

The source claims that a “dynamic scam” exists where the entity prosecuted in court is initially the “all-caps name strawman/Defendant.” However, at sentencing, to enforce a judgment, the “real you” is required to “contractually unite” with the “fictitious you” (the strawman), effectively “marrying” the two. This “marriage” then allows the system to fine or imprison the “real you” for the “strawman’s” alleged actions. The term “the defendant” (lower-case ‘t’) is distinguished from “Defendant” (upper-case ‘D’), with “the defendant” only being identified when someone pleads guilty or is subjected to a fine/incarceration, thereby fulfilling the terms of the “bond” initiated by the prosecuting attorney’s complaint. The source suggests that the prosecuting attorney’s complaint itself is a “firm offer” and a “bond,” with the attorney’s Bar Number acting as a guarantee.

6. What are the suggested strategic actions and document markings for using the Court Bond effectively?

The source advises filing the bond at the last minute before court to prevent the opposition from having enough time to devise countermeasures. It emphasizes the importance of using a notary and autographing/stamping the document, and sending copies to various officials (court administrator, mayor, risk management, Army Corps of Engineers) to make dishonoring the bond more difficult. Crucially, the source stresses the importance of never giving one’s name in court or saying “yes” when asked “Are you so-and-so?” It also recommends notarizing documents with a “jurat” (containing “subscribed and sworn”), as this is considered a strong oath and ensures mandatory admissibility. Finally, it suggests placing postage stamps on the back of every page, autographing diagonally across them in purple or blue ink, and stamping with a “bullet stamp” in gold ink, to place the document under the Universal Postal Union (UPU) jurisdiction, which is claimed to be higher and untouchable by the courts.

7. How does the “private side” and “public side” accounting system work according to this source, and how does the Court Bond disrupt it?

The source describes a dual accounting system: a “private side” (dealing with the “body/John Doe Smith”) held by the trial judge, and a “public side” (mirroring the private, dealing with the all-caps name). It claims that no one can be jailed or fined until these “private accounting books” conform to the public record. By filing the Court Bond and using one’s “private exemption” to discharge the obligation, the “private books” are balanced, filling in both asset and liability sides. This action effectively “splits the account into two disjoined halves” by removing the proper English name from their title and precluding the public side from having anything to mirror. The lack of a complete account (both private and public) prevents them from “taking the body” or admitting “JOHN DOE SMITH/body” to jail.

8. What are the alleged consequences for the legal system and the individual if the Court Bond is successfully filed?

If the Court Bond is successfully filed, the source claims that the proper English name must be removed from the system’s title, as the individual has “paid for everything with [their] private exemption.” This action discharges the obligation on the private side, ending the controversy and the possibility for public dispute resolution. The source states that the legal system then has 72 hours to either dismiss the case, find another “Defendant/body” to fulfill the original bond, or hold the prosecuting attorneys liable. Anecdotal evidence is provided, suggesting that incarcerated individuals who filed the Court Bond were released, though only those who also filed additional documents clarifying the distinction between the “real being” and the “strawman” (e.g., UCC Financing Statements, Employer Identification with jurat) remained permanently free.

The ‘Qualified Indorsement’ is the most universal method to confidently apply Performance on Negotiable Instruments, and helps maintain full compliance with UCC 3-402 SIGNATURE BY REPRESENTATIVE. related: Banker’s Acceptance, Accepted for Value, A4V, Discharge, Set-Off, HJR-192, U.C.C. 1-308, 31 U.S. Code § 1501, U.C.C. 3-603, I.R.S. 6334(a)(9).

Where to start?  STATE LAW! (Where UCC can actually be enforced)

Here’s an example of the Cover Letter you can use to get started in the right direction.  Will it be easy? NO – but it will be a great start and set the foundation for a potential Lawsuit (with you as the Plaintiff) should it come to that.

Simply update all the highlighted areas accordingly, using your State Code/Statute Equivalents.
Here is the UCC BY STATE spreadsheet to help you find the codes for your State which the transaction or business occurred.

Step 1.    Indorse the Instrument (Bill, Statement, or any other ‘evidence of a debt), using Blue Ink for the Signature.

Step 2.   Download and update the Notice of Acceptance (letter of intent to discharge)

Step 3.   Apply the Administrative Process to Maintain Document ‘Chain of Custody’

Click Image for Access to Template (download)

EXAMPLE – Negotiable Instrument (indorsed)

What is Performance & How to Do It

Administrative Process Explained as Compared to ‘Chain of Custody’