sovereign citizen movement

GPTKB entity

Statements (46)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:political_movement
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Christian_Identity_movement
gptkbp:activities tax evasion
creating fake identification
filing fraudulent documents
gptkbp:associated_with anti-government extremism
gptkbp:demographics growing international presence
predominantly white males
varied socio-economic backgrounds
gptkbp:fire_department training for officers
monitoring of activities
increased scrutiny
gptkbp:historical_role gptkb:American_libertarianism
19th century individualist movements
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label sovereign citizen movement
gptkbp:influence self-help legal guides
internet forums
alternative legal theories
gptkbp:is_criticized_for linked to violence
misinterpretation of law
promotes conspiracy theories
gptkbp:legal_issue frequent court cases
not recognized by courts
often dismissed by courts
gptkbp:media_appearances often sensationalized
depicted as dangerous
focus on extreme cases
gptkbp:movement gptkb:Tax_protester_movement
Freeman on the Land
gptkbp:notable_event criminal charges against members
violent confrontations with law enforcement
standoff situations
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:David_Wynn_Miller
gptkb:Edwin_Vieira
gptkb:L._Neil_Smith
gptkbp:origin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:population_trend potential for growth
increased radicalization
adaptation to new technologies
gptkbp:public_perception associated with anti-government sentiment
often viewed as extremist
seen as fringe group
gptkbp:religion individual sovereignty
rejection of government authority
use of common law