OA143: Same-Sex Couples and Citizenship

Today's episode features a deep dive into two recently-filed lawsuits on behalf of same-sex couples where the government literally wants to break up their families.  And don't forget to tune in for our LIVE Q&A this Wednesday, 1/31, at 7 pm EST / 4 pm Pacific. First, though we return to the wild and wacky world of sovereign citizens by examining a recent bill introduced in the New Hampshire state legislature.  Does it <em>really</em> threaten cities in New Hampshire with a $10,000 fine if they don't subscribe to sovereign citizen nonsense?  Listen and find out! In the main segment, we cover the <em>Blixt</em> and <em>Dvash-Banks</em> lawsuits.  Did INS really make a determination that one twin is a U.S. citizen and the other isn't?  The answer (yes) probably won't surprise you. After that, we answer a listener question about whether the Supreme Court is as political as it seems. And, as always, we end with the answer to Thomas Takes the Bar Exam Question #60 about trespass, signs, electrical storms, and deadly arrows.  Don't forget to follow our Twitter feed (<a href= "https://twitter.com/openargs">@Openargs</a>) and like our <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/openargs/">Facebook Page</a> so that you too can play along with #TTTBE! <span style= "text-decoration: underline">Recent Appearances</span> None.  Have us on your show! <span style="text-decoration: underline">Show Notes & Links</span> <ol> <li>Get your <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/posts/16654223">Q&A Questions in and vote for your favorites</a>!</li> <li>You can read the <a href= "https://legiscan.com/NH/bill/HB1653/2018">full text of New Hampshire HB 1653 here</a>, and, if you're not up on your sovereign citizen lingo, be sure to check out <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/posts/lawd-awful-13-15636408">LAM 13 ("Meet Your Strawman")</a>.</li> <li>Oh, and don't forget to check out Wes Jensen's amazing sovereign citizen wackiness ("<a href= "http://www.angelfire.com/az/sthurston/Hiding_Behind_the_BAR.html">Hiding Behind the BAR</a>") if you want to kno