Statement on De Jure and De Facto Governance
We, the San Bernardino County Jural Society, as living men and women peacefully assembled on the land and soil of San Bernardino County, California state, hereby declare and explain our position as the de jure county assembly. We stand in our inherent political status as California state nationals, exercising our God-given inalienable rights under the public and organic laws of the nation, including the Declaration of Independence (1776), the Articles of Confederation (1777), the Northwest Ordinance (1787, reaffirmed at 1 Stat. 50), the Constitution for the united States of America (1787), and the Bill of Rights (1791).
Our Position as the De Jure Assembly
The San Bernardino county Jural Society is the de jure (lawful and rightful) assembly of the people on the land and soil jurisdiction. De jure means “by right” or “according to law,” referring to governance that aligns with the original republican form guaranteed by the foundational documents. As the de jure assembly:
- We maintain the continuity and presence of the lawful county government of the people, by the people, and for the people.
- We operate under American common law, where sovereignty resides with the living people, and justice requires an injured party, actual harm, and intent for any valid claim.
- Our assembly preserves the four pillars of county governance on the land: the General Assembly (all qualified inhabitants), the Jural Assembly (people’s courts), the County Militia (common law defense and peace-keeping), and elected or appointed officers such as the sheriff on the land, justices of the peace, coroner, and recorder.
- We hold formal meetings for peaceful education, study of historical principles, and community building among those who choose to stand in their proper status on the land and soil.
The De Facto Status of Local and State Government
In contrast, the current local and state governments operating in San Bernardino County and the State of California are recognized as de facto entities. De facto means “in fact” or “existing in practice,” but not necessarily by original lawful right under the organic laws. These entities:
- Function under statutory, admiralty/maritime, or corporate jurisdictions, often presuming federal citizenship and operating as incorporated bodies (e.g., the “County of San Bernardino” or “State of California” (EIN 94-6001347) as legal fictions).
- Have arisen through historical shifts, including the adoption of the California Constitution of 1879 (as amended) and federal influences post-Civil War, which have led to a system emphasizing regulatory codes, licenses, and administrative processes rather than pure common law.
- Provide essential services and maintain public order in practice, but may operate without full adherence to the de jure republican form, where the people’s direct authority on the land and soil is paramount.
We acknowledge that these de facto governments exist and serve many practical functions for the people. However, as the de jure assembly, we peacefully educate on the distinctions between de jure (lawful, people-centered) and de facto (practical, corporate-centered) governance to empower county residents to understand and reclaim their birthright status if they so choose. We do not seek confrontation, replacement, or disruption of existing services; our role is one of preservation, reflection, and honorable assembly. This statement affirms our commitment to peace, transparency, and the protection of inalienable rights on the land and soil. All are welcome to join our educational meetings to learn more about these principles.
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| Original | Mirror |
| General United States of America in the Family of Nations | The Administrative Government of the United States in The United States |
| 36 U.S.C.S. § 172 (older pledge) | 36 U.S.C.S. § 171 (under God/History) |
| 4 U.S.C.S Chapter 2 § 41 (Official Seal) | 4 U.S.C.S § 41 (Great Seal 1935-1986) |
| 4 U.S.C.S. Chapter 1 § 1 (Official Flag) | 4 U.S.C.S § 1 (Historical flag – 50 stars) |
| Republican form of Government (Art 4 § 4) 5 U.S.C.S § 1501(1) | Federal Government (28 U.S.C.S § 3002) 5 U.S.C.S § 5102(2) |
| General Constitution – 3 Branches | Federal Administrative – 3 Departments |
| The Congress of the United States | United States Congress |
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