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Registry-Based Exclusion and Compelled Speech: A Constitutional Warning
Churches, schools, parks, and civilian institutions that require PFR to disclose status, sign disclaimers, or submit to surveillance may be violating the First Amendment’s protection against compelled speech. The right to remain silent is foundational—affirmed in Barnette, Wooley, and Becerra. When exclusion is codified and speech is coerced, these entities risk unconstitutional conduct.
Under Bob Jones University v. United States, tax-exempt status can be revoked when discrimination violates public policy. Denying PFR access to publicly funded spaces—while compelling speech—may trigger similar scrutiny under §501(c)(3). Equal access is not optional when others are taxed to enter freely.
Disclaimer: This is a constitutional critique, not legal advice. Affected individuals should consult qualified counsel
Has anyone considered “Slab City” as a destination to live.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slab_City,_California
It’s located in the Sonoran Desert and is a honest to god rent free community that leaves people alone. It’s on public land (an old military base) so zero state/fed government oversight, no police, no state or fed taxes. Residents are mostly alternative lifestyle types, such as artists, homeless, seasonal travelers, etc. Not sure, might need to be off the registry, but if you like RV style living, this could be an opportunity. There are no public utilities, so most have power generators, solar panels and go to town for water and supplies. water is sold there for $15/gal. I saw an article where a couple had lived there for the past 7 yrs and it was costing them approx. $5000 a yr in expenditures. The man had an online job and the woman did errands and chores for others. They had a 50 gal water barrel and said if they needed something that residents there used a barter system. Talk about being left alone! only about 150 permanent residents with an annual pilgrimage of about 2000 people throughout the yr. You simply inquire about a “slab” ( where a bldg was removed) or an open area and walla! there is a a kind of council that meets informally to discuss disputes, community events etc. Sounds interesting.
Just a heads up for those that visit HomeDepot, Targets and Wal-Mart.
They all use an API software that law enforcement has access to via: https://www.auror.co/
Bascially, loss prevention and LEOs have access to “Auror” software that can tell all the stores you’ve entered with all the microdata including – day, time and locations of all stores. Once you walk in, they basically have your tag number, name and address. If that weren’t creepy enough, they catalog your height, weight and gate using that as a “fingerprint” to identify you. It goes far beyond facial rec because law enforcement can spy on and track OUR movements without a warrant all from the comfort of their local sherrifs’ office using a desktop. They can monitor our buying habits clandestinely and can validate their reasonable suspcion claims when case building.
Store managers can clandestinely snap your photo with their cell phones then upload it to Auror database and cross reference your analytics, purchase history and if you’re a registrant.
Just something to be aware of is you frequent a Wal-mart or Sam’s Club.
Does the sherrif’s department still conduct compliance checks even after probation? Been off for a while now. I wasn’t home but they came looking for me today stating they were doing a compliance check. They asked my roommates if I lived there and if I would be there later tonight. Worried that something may be up. If I’m not at work, I’m with my girlfriend. Because I’m not home very much, it doesn’t look like I live there even though I sleep there. All of my stuff is in storage while my girlfriend and I find a place that will accept me. I ended up giving up my room to my roommates daughter and her son so I’ve just been crashing on the couch. Plus I find it odd that they stopped by on a Sunday. I’m going to be there tonight but I’m getting worried. Any help or advice would be really appreciated. Residing in CA.