Jeffrey-Steven of the House of Jarrett asserts he is a “living soul,” “a man of peace on the land,” and claims to be a foreign entity protected under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act of 1967. He argues that the State of Hawaii violates his rights by requiring driver’s licenses, vehicle registrations, and related statutory compliance.
He further claims:
Right to Travel: Jarrett contends the requirement to have a driver’s license and register vehicles infringes on the common-law right to travel. He argues these statutes are invalid, citing his belief that they apply solely to individuals engaged in commercial activity.
Exemption from State Laws: Claims immunity from Hawai`i Revised Statutes as they do not apply to him due to his status as a sovereign individual.
Jurisdictional Challenge: Maintains that the State and Judiciary lack authority over him as he is “out of their control.”
Identification Demand: Requests the State issue identification recognizing him as a “non-US citizen,” “foreign agent,” or “American-state National” to prevent “harassment.”
The court found Jarrett’s sovereign citizen ideology baseless under existing law. Sovereign immunity shields state officials from his claims for damages.
Court Rulings
• Dismissal with Prejudice: Claims against the State and Judiciary for monetary damages were barred by the Eleventh Amendment.
• Dismissal Without Prejudice: Claims for injunctive relief may proceed after the conclusion of the state traffic case.
• Leave to Amend: The plaintiff was allowed to amend his complaint but was cautioned not to re-argue issues related to the ongoing state proceedings.
Source: Jarrett v. State of Hawaii, 2024 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 234365 (D. Haw. Dec. 30, 2024).