Christine Sarteschi

A 2010 photo shows an unofficial license plate on a vehicle owned by an Ohio resident who was later convicted on federal charges connecting him to ‘sovereign citizen’ movement activities. AP Photo/Jay LaPrete

Modern‑day outlaws, ‘sovereign citizens’ threaten the rule of law

At the core of sovereign citizen beliefs is the denial of the legitimacy of the government. They do not believe they must obey any laws, nor that they can be held to account for lawbreaking.

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