I have relatives living in a small southern town with a corrupt
Mayor and County officials.The mayor and his family members
and friends own and operate most of the businesses in the city
and county.All the local attorneys are afraid to take a stand
against the officials.County and City officials have forced the
residents to pay for a debt they never incurred.Residents are
harassed,stalked,Jailed,threatened with Jail,threatened about
seizure of property,and summoned to court about paying for a
(TRASH PICKUP)service,they never signed up,or voted for.
Once in court, the Judge demands immediate payment of the
outstanding debt,and signing up for the(Trash Service)or go to
Jail.Local law enforcement officers are being used as the debt
collectors.Even the states Attorney Generals Office,refuses! to
investigate complaints about the events going on in the County.If the lawbreakers are being protected by state and or
federal officials of that state,WHO DO YOU TAKE IT TO?
2007-04-08 05:16:34 · 7 answers · asked by WAYNE K 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
You take it to the office of the State Attorney General. Make sure that they understand that you fear reprisals from these individuals and need protection from the Attoney General's Office. If this doesn't work you take it to your regional office of the federal Justice Department. Document all that you possible can and get as many people as possible to agree to act as witness.
2007-04-08 05:38:26 · answer #1 · answered by Randy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all there is no such thing as 'federal officials of that state', by being a federal official you are a member of the federal government.
Secondly, I don't know if you have exaggurated any of this situation but if you haven't then you should contact your state government immediately. Local law enforcement being used as debt collectors? For what? Taxes? I know that is completely illegal.
It sounds like you are leaving part of the story out here, but if all you say is true with no catch - I don't know how the state has not already intervened.
2007-04-08 05:22:26 · answer #2 · answered by aristotle1776 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a problem all over the country. People have misinterpreted the Constitution by thinking State sovereignty applies to the courts. In fact, the courts are the only branch of government where sovereignty does not apply. It is also the only branch with a hierarchy (Article 6). Get together and appeal to the supreme court. It is about time someone did something about activist judges. They are required by the Constitution of the U.S to adhere to the Constitution and laws of their respective states.
2007-04-08 05:34:05 · answer #3 · answered by wisemancumth 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Really the only legal options you have are the Justice department or just plain vote the corrupt people out of office.
However, even these options may not help. See this article of Judge Perez in Plaquemines.
2007-04-08 05:23:49 · answer #4 · answered by IamCount 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Escalate the stakes until they are also losing. Organize a sit in and call Jesse Jackson.
2007-04-08 05:52:59 · answer #5 · answered by Deena 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Collect your dates, names, times and places and then try the FBI.
2007-04-08 05:21:56 · answer #6 · answered by Me in Canada eh 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The FBI.Sounds like the democrats are running the show down there.
2007-04-08 05:24:10 · answer #7 · answered by dumbuster 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋