Paul Jacob: BIG Victory – 10th Circuit Strikes Down OK’s Residency Law

From Paul Jacob:

Friends,

Just got word that the federal 10th Circuit struck down Oklahoma’s residency law 3-0! That’s the third federal circuit court this year to UNANIMOUSLY overturn residency laws as unconstitutional.

This is very good news. It puts another nail in the coffin of these residency bans that thwart the people’s right to petition, and it “should” mean that the outrageous prosecution of the Oklahoma-3 will come to an end.

As I’ve always contended, whether the residency law is struck down or not, we will be acquitted. We did not willfully violate any law in the course of the 2005 Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights petition drive. However, the fact that this statute has now been invalidated should stop our persecution in its tracks.

If the Okla AG continues now, it will be an even clearer sign that his only goal is to harass political opponents.

However, this 10th Circuit decision can be appealed to the US Supreme Court and likely will be. The recent 9th Circuit decision has already been appealed. Still, I’m hopeful the High Court won’t take either of these cases, or, if it does, will agree that residency requirements are unconstitutional.

My battle is certainly not yet over, and the battle for initiative rights is far from over, but let me take this opportunity to say thanks so much for all your support throughout this ordeal. It means more than you may ever know.

PJ

P.S. Here’s the actual decision

Also see:

• Drew Edmondson Wants to be OK Governor
• Free the OK3 Rally on Tuesday! (Updated – The Madness Continues)
• Citizen Leader Faces Felony Charges for Petitioning Oklahoma Government