HUGE: IRS FINALLY ADMITS THAT JOHNSON AMENDMENT IS UNCONSTITUTIONAL

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The National Religious Broadcasters, and a few churches, originally filed a complaint against the IRS Commissioner alleging, “Accordingly, Plaintiffs believe that every Christian has a duty to vote in accordance with the standards of God’s Word. Plaintiffs believe that they have a duty to teach the full counsel of the Word of God, and to declare when candidates have deviated from the right or the left of God’s standards. Plaintiffs cannot do so without fear of punishment from the IRS" (P. 11 s 44)

READ THE ORIGINAL COMPLAINT HERE

But the IRS admitted, or I should say confessed, in a Joint Motion filed that, “Plaintiffs ask this Court to enter declaratory relief that the Johnson Amendment unconstitutionally prohibits § 501(c)(3) organizations from engaging in political speech and injunctive relief to prohibit enforcement of the Johnson Amendment insofar as it operates to prohibit political speech. “ P. 2 s 4

READ THE JOINT MOTION FILED HERE

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New Judge Assigned In OPMA Violations Case

Last week, in a last-minute move, Judge Vanderwood recused himself because he’s the presiding judge who interacts with the Council. 

Now, Judge Camera Banfield, an Inslee appointee who also presided over and dismissed the Benton ballots case and formerly served on the Vancouver School Board, will be deciding if Clark County Councilors violated OPMA (Open Public Meeting Act). I'm hoping for justice, but I'm concerned that justice in Clark County will be very very difficult.

This case is not just about one Councilor or one issue—it’s about transparency, public trust, and protecting your right to be informed and involved in decisions that shape the future of Clark County. I’ll keep you updated as the case progresses, and I hope to see many of you there in support of open and accountable government.

I have filed discovery requests on the defendants, and I'll soon file for a new hearing date for a Preliminary Injunction.

ICYMI: VICTORY FOR THE PEOPLE: Effort To Strip Voters Of Right To Elect County Clerk Stalls

Today, several citizens showed up and gave thoughtful, compelling comments opposing the proposal to make the County Clerk an unelected position. The most persuasive argument—and the one that ultimately won the day—was that, with Charter Review Commission elections already underway, it makes far more sense to allow that process to play out before taking any drastic action.

But make no mistake: this was a power grab, led by none other than Judge Derek Vanderwood—the very judge who was supposed to be presiding over my Preliminary Injunction hearing at the same time today but instead recused himself and was promoting this change. Rather than have the County Manager appoint the Clerk, Judge Vanderwood was pushing for JUDGES to make the appointment themselves.

Thankfully, this idea was rejected—for now. Judicial representatives, including two judges I've stood before (who have previously ruled against me), left visibly frustrated and on the losing end of today’s outcome.

Frankly, it’s troubling to see members of the judiciary—those tasked with being the final guardians of our constitutional rights—so willing to abandon the fundamental principle that the people should elect their public officials over what appears to be internal disputes about record keeping. It’s a dangerous precedent, and it was important that several came and called it out... respectfully and peacefully, that is.

Below is the public comment I shared with the Council today:

Good afternoon, Clark County Council, fellow citizens and judges. I oppose the idea of a charter amendment to make the County Clerk an unelected position. This extreme response to a judicial-executive dispute is like trying to kill a fly with a sledgehammer, undermining the democratic foundation of our county.

Thomas Jefferson wrote, “I know no safe depository of the ultimate powers of the society but the people themselves; and if we think them not enlightened enough to exercise their control with a wholesome discretion, the remedy is not to take it from them, but to inform their discretion by education.” Our right to elect the County Clerk ensures accountability in managing court records and upholding judicial transparency. The U.S. Supreme Court in Powell v. McCormack (1969) affirmed that the people’s right to choose their officials is fundamental, striking down an attempt to exclude a duly elected representative. Appointing the Clerk would strip voters of this power, risking an unaccountable office.

The Washington State Constitution, Article I, Section 1, declares, “All political power is inherent in the people.” An elected Clerk maintains impartiality, free from judicial or executive control. This amendment, driven by a branch dispute, overreaches. The Supreme Court in Bond v. United States (2011) emphasized that separation of powers limits government overreach to protect liberty. Changing the Clerk’s status is a disproportionate solution that weakens checks and balances. James Madison called an independent judiciary “an impenetrable bulwark” of liberty. An elected Clerk ensures this independence, serving the public, not other branches.

This sledgehammer approach threatens our democracy. I urge the Council to reject this effort and preserve the people’s right to elect the County Clerk. Resolve disputes through dialogue & education, not by silencing the people’s voice.

Speak up, show up, give respectful & thoughtful comments, pray, and good things will come your way. You won’t win every battle, but I’ve found that we're made stronger, even in defeat.

It was a good team effort today, and it only happens when we all rise up together.

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