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JULGAM OU FINGEM QUE JULGAM ? Judging or Just Pretending to Judge? An Analysis of Obstruction of Justice in Washington State (USA) Deceptive Conduct: The Manipulation of Process as a Mechanism of Obstruction of Justice – Justin Wood's Testimony In the Case: Alvin White and Church of the Gardens vs. Quality Loan Services Corporation

LEGAL INSECURITY
& FRAUD 

By Marcia ALMEIDA & IA GEMINI 
 

Judging or Just Pretending to Judge? An Analysis of Obstruction of Justice in Washington State (USA)

Deceptive Conduct: The Manipulation of Process as a Mechanism of Obstruction of Justice – Justin Wood's Testimony

In the Case: Alvin White and Church of the Gardens vs. Quality Loan Services Corporation


#Justiça #Judiciário #DireitosHumanos #ForeclosureFraud #DebateJurídico #VitimasDeFalsosCondominios #ObstruçãoDeJustiça #JudicialAccountability #RuleOfLaw #DireitoComparado


INTRODUCTION


This opinion aims to consolidate the analysis of alleged procedural irregularities and violations of legal principles, as highlighted in Justin Wood's declaration. Mr. Wood, an advocate for the rights of Alvin B. White and a member of the Church of the Gardens (COTG), submitted this declaration in the context of the case Church of the Gardens and Alvin White vs. Quality Loan Services Corporation et al., currently pending before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington.


The analysis will be structured into chapters, addressing the main irregularities identified and examining them in light of the Bangalore Principles of Judicial Conduct, the United States Constitution, the Washington Rules of Civil Procedure (CR), and the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP), with parallels to the Brazilian Civil Procedure Code of 2015 (CPC 2015) for greater clarity. 


New chapters will be added to explore the case in light of International Human Rights Treaties and international judicial conduct, as well as to address violations of advocacy prerogatives and observed obstruction tactics.


CHAPTER 1: THE CONTEXT OF THE CASE AND JUSTIN WOOD'S DECLARATION


Justin Wood's declaration was submitted in support of the plaintiffs' supplemental motion, raising systemic concerns about the impartiality of Washington's judicial system, particularly in foreclosure cases, and the difficulties faced by homeowners. Wood, drawing on his experience assisting dozens of cases, raises crucial points about judicial and procedural conduct.


Justin Wood's Main Observations:


 * Failure to File and Acknowledge Documents: Judges and courts, at times, fail to file or refuse to acknowledge documents submitted by homeowners. 

An example cited is that of documents "personally delivered and accepted, but not placed on the docket, despite being properly and timely filed." The expression "timely filed" means that the documents were submitted within the legal or procedural deadline established for their submission, being a crucial requirement whose non-compliance can lead to the preclusion of the right to perform the act. Wood's allegation that documents were timely filed and, even so, were not acknowledged or included in the record, indicates a serious procedural irregularity that curtails the party's right to defense.


 * Disregard for Legal Arguments: Washington trial courts routinely ignore or completely disregard legal arguments presented by homeowners, especially when these implicate institutional actors or question the validity of acts such as assignments of credit or loan servicing practices. Judges demonstrate reluctance to engage with specific legal issues, favoring creditors and loan servicers.

 

* Appearance of Conflict of Interest: The transfer of judicial retirement benefit administration to the Washington State Investment Board (WSIB), which invests heavily in mortgage-backed securities, raises the "appearance of a conflict of interest."

 This suggests that decisions in foreclosure cases could financially benefit judges' retirement portfolios, compromising impartiality.


 * Judicial Disqualification: It is alleged that judges refused to recuse themselves from cases involving a party (COTG member, Ms. Singleton), including those where they were defendants in her complaints. 


In one specific case, a judge refused to recuse herself, resulting in unilateral decisions that disregarded evidence and the law.

 

* Harmful Legislative Changes:

   

* Deed of Trust Act: Amendments to the law would have "shifted its protections away from homeowners and closer to institutional players."


   * Repeal of the Torrens Act: The repeal of this law in 2022, which was a legal landmark for property title registration and fraud protection, is seen as a weakening of homeowner protections and a contributing factor to the increase in fraud and homelessness.


 * Denial of Meaningful Access to Justice: Judicial decisions often "give the appearance of reasoned decision-making, while functionally denying meaningful access to justice," transforming the process into "procedural and rhetorical games."


 * Central Point of White's Defense: The defense of Alvin White and Church of the Gardens centrally alleges that fraudulent documents were used to replace the original promissory notes and property titles, which were purportedly destroyed following the repeal of the Torrens Act. 


This maneuver, by replacing original instruments with potentially fabricated ones, especially after the removal of a legal safeguard like the Torrens Act, represents a serious violation of property rights and a fundamental attack on judicial integrity.


CHAPTER 2: ANALYSIS UNDER THE BANGALORE PRINCIPLES AND THE U.S. CONSTITUTION


The irregularities pointed out by Justin Wood, if proven, represent serious violations of universal principles of judicial conduct and fundamental constitutional guarantees in the USA.


2.1. Bangalore Principles of Judicial Conduct


The Bangalore Principles are an international guide for the ethical conduct of judges, focusing on values such as independence, impartiality, integrity, equality, competence, and diligence.


 * Independence (Value 1): The failure to treat parties and their arguments equitably, as well as the apparent reluctance to thoroughly analyze cases, suggests a lack of independence from external interests (creditors/servicers), violating the judge's duty to be independent.


 * Impartiality (Value 2): Ignoring documents, disregarding one party's arguments, and favoring another demonstrates clear partiality.

 Impartiality requires the judge to decide based on facts and law, without favoritism, prejudice, or bias. 

The "appearance of conflict of interest" and the refusal of judges to recuse themselves also violate this principle, as they undermine public trust in the judge's ability to be fair.


 * Integrity (Value 3): Integrity requires the judge's conduct to be above suspicion. The perception of conflict of interest or the lack of recusal in situations of disqualification compromises judicial integrity.

 The allegation of using fraudulent documents to replace original titles aggravates this concern, raising doubts about the probity of the process.


 * Competence and Diligence (Value 5): The reluctance to "engage with specific legal issues" may indicate a failure in the judge's duty to diligently apply their knowledge of the law and to examine all evidence and arguments presented by the parties.


2.2. United States Constitution

Wood's allegations point to violations of fundamental constitutional rights.


 * Fourteenth Amendment (Due Process Clause): This clause guarantees that no person shall be deprived of "life, liberty, or property, without due process of law."

  

 * The failure to file documents, consider arguments, and provide a fair opportunity to be heard denies due process. 

A court that "plays procedural and rhetorical games" and denies "meaningful access to justice" violates the essence of this guarantee. 

The alleged destruction of original documents and their replacement with falsifications is a direct assault on due process, preventing the verification of property legitimacy.

   

* The right to a trial before an impartial tribunal is a fundamental component of due process. The existence of conflicts of interest or the failure of judicial disqualification compromises this impartiality.


 * Fourteenth Amendment (Equal Protection Clause): This clause prohibits states from denying "to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws." If courts routinely disadvantage one class of litigants (homeowners) in favor of another (creditors/servicers), this could raise issues of denial of equal protection under the law, suggesting unfair discrimination in judicial treatment.


CHAPTER 3: ANALYSIS UNDER STATE (WASHINGTON) AND FEDERAL (U.S.) RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE


The United States does not have a single consolidated "Code of Civil Procedure" like Brazil. Instead, there are the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) for federal courts and sets of state procedural rules for each state (in this case, Washington's Superior Court Civil Rules - CR).


3.1. Washington Rules of Civil Procedure (Superior Court Civil Rules - CR)

Wood's allegations concerning Washington state courts imply the following violations:


 * CR 5 - Service and Filing of Pleadings and Other Papers: The failure to file timely presented and accepted documents would directly violate the record-keeping procedure established in this rule.


 * CR 12 - Defenses and Objections: The disregard for homeowners' legal arguments may violate the spirit of this rule, which aims to ensure that all valid defenses and objections are considered.


 * CR 16 - Pretrial Procedure and Formulating Issues: Judges' refusal to "engage with specific legal issues" may compromise effective case management and the goal of a fair trial.


 * Washington Code of Judicial Conduct (CJC) Rule 2.11 - Disqualification: This is the rule most directly applicable to the issue of judicial disqualification.

 It requires a judge to recuse themselves in any proceeding in which their impartiality might reasonably be questioned, including financial interest or when the judge is a party. 

The failure to recuse, as alleged by Wood, would be a direct violation of this rule.


 * CR 52 - Findings by the Court: If decisions are merely superficial and do not reflect a genuine analysis of the facts and the law, they may fail to comply with the spirit and letter of this rule, which requires reasoned decisions.


3.2. Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) and Related Statutes

Wood's concerns, in the context of the federal case, would be analyzed under the FRCP:


 * FRCP 5 – Serving and Filing Pleadings and Other Papers: The failure to file documents that were "personally delivered and accepted" would directly violate this rule, which is fundamental to the integrity of the litigation record.


 * FRCP 7 – Pleadings and Motions & FRCP 12 – Defenses and Objections: The refusal to acknowledge or consider motions and arguments presented by a party can be seen as a failure to give due attention, preventing the court from forming a complete basis for its decision.


 * FRCP 16 – Pretrial Conferences; Scheduling; Management: If judges refuse to "engage with specific legal issues," this compromises effective case management and the goal of a just resolution.


 * 28 U.S.C. § 455 – Disqualification of Justice, Judge, or Magistrate Judge: This federal statute requires a judge to recuse themselves in any proceeding in which their impartiality might reasonably be questioned (including financial interest or when the judge is a party). Wood's allegations regarding judges' failure to recuse themselves, especially when they are parties in related actions, would be a direct violation of this statute.


 * FRCP 60 – Relief from a Judgment or Order: If a judgment is rendered by a judge who should have recused themselves, the decision may be deemed invalid, and this rule offers a mechanism to seek its annulment.

 

* FRCP 52 –Findings and Conclusions by the Court: 


If decisions are superficial, ignoring crucial evidence or valid arguments, they may not meet the requirement for clear and complete findings of fact and conclusions of law, compromising due process.


CHAPTER 4: ANALYSIS UNDER INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS LAWS AND TREATIES AND JUDICIAL CONDUCT


Justin Wood's allegations resonate with fundamental human rights principles and internationally recognized standards of judicial conduct.

 The validity and integrity of a judicial system are pillars for the protection of its citizens' human rights.


4.1. Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)


 * Article 8 (Right to an Effective Remedy): 

The denial of filing, the disregard of arguments, and the apparent procedural manipulation may constitute a denial of the "right to an effective remedy" before competent national tribunals for acts violating fundamental rights. 

If essential documents for the defense are ignored or discredited, the remedy becomes ineffective.


 * Article 10 (Right to a Fair and Public Hearing by an Independent and Impartial Tribunal): 

This article is central. 

Allegations of partiality, conflict of interest, and failure to recuse directly attack the core of the right to an independent and impartial tribunal. 

The manipulation of documents, as alleged by White's defense, subverts the basis of a fair trial, transforming the process into a facade.


 * Article 17 (Right to Property): 

The alleged destruction of original property titles and their replacement with fraudulent documents, especially after the repeal of the Torrens Act, directly violates the right to property. 

A judicial system that permits or facilitates such conduct is not effectively protecting this fundamental right.


4.2. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)


The U.S. is a signatory and has ratified the ICCPR, which, although with some reservations, establishes clear obligations regarding due process.


 * Article 14 (Right to a Fair Trial):

 This article details the right to a fair trial, including the right to a competent, independent, and impartial tribunal established by law. It also emphasizes the right to be heard publicly and with minimum guarantees, such as the right to present evidence and arguments. 

The suppression of documents, the favoring of one party, and the refusal of judicial recusal directly contradict the spirit and letter of this article. 


The issue of fraudulent versus original documents is crucial here, as it directly impacts a party's ability to present their defense equitably.


4.3. United Nations Basic Principles on the Independence of the Judiciary


These principles, endorsed by the UN General Assembly, complement the Bangalore Principles and reinforce the need for a judiciary free from undue influence.


 * Principle 2 (Independence): "The judiciary shall be independent.


 The independence of the judiciary shall be guaranteed by the State and enshrined in the Constitution or the laws of the country." External interference (whether from financial or institutional interests) in decision-making, as suggested by the WSIB's involvement, compromises this independence.


 * Principle 6 (Impartiality): 

"The principle of judicial independence entitles and requires the judiciary to ensure that judicial proceedings are conducted in such a manner as to protect the rights of the parties to the proceedings."

 Judicial conduct that consistently favors one party over another or ignores evidence points to a failure in this principle.


CHAPTER 5: PREROGATIVES OF ADVOCACY, REJECTION OF EVIDENCE, AND DISTORTION OF ALLEGATIONS: EVIDENCE OF PARTIALITY AND OBSTRUCTION


The alleged actions in the case of Alvin White and Church of the Gardens go beyond mere procedural irregularities, constituting a pattern of conduct that suggests active obstruction of justice and a direct violation of the prerogatives of advocacy, particularly those of Scott Erik Stafne, attorney for the Church of the Gardens.


5.1. Threats of Punishment for Frivolous and Meritless Litigation


The threat or application of sanctions for frivolous litigation against a party's attorney, especially when that party presents substantial arguments and evidence – such as the allegation of fraudulent documents and highly specialized expert reports – is a concerning tactic.


 * Curtailment of the Right to Defense:

 The fear of undue sanctions can intimidate lawyers, leading them to refrain from presenting robust and innovative defenses, even when there are indications of fraud or serious irregularities. 


This restricts the client's right to a full and effective defense, essential to due process.


 * Violation of Advocacy Prerogatives: 


The threat of baseless punishment constitutes a violation of the attorney's prerogatives, which include the right to plead in court on behalf of their client's interests with independence and without fear of unfounded judicial retaliation. 


Rules of professional conduct for attorneys in the U.S. (and in Brazil, according to the Statute of Advocacy – Law No. 8.906/94) protect the attorney's ability to act vigorously.


 * Procedural Asymmetry: This tactic intensifies the power asymmetry between parties, especially when one of them is an institution with significant economic power and influence.


5.2. Rejection of Scientific and Highly Specialized Expert Reports


The refusal to accept or give due weight to scientific and highly specialized expert reports, which could corroborate allegations of document falsification or other irregularities, is a clear indication of partiality and a failure to seek the material truth.


 * Duty to Evaluate Evidence: 


The judicial system requires the judge to evaluate the presented evidence, including expert evidence, based on technical and legal criteria. 

The summary rejection of technical reports without robust reasoning suggests a disinterest in clarifying the facts and can be interpreted as an effort to avoid the discovery of irregularities.


 * Compromise of the Search for Truth: 

Expert evidence is often crucial in complex cases involving document fraud, financial analysis, or technical matters. 

Arbitrarily ignoring or rejecting it prevents the court from forming an informed conviction based on the reality of the facts, undermining the very purpose of judicial proceedings.


5.3. Distortion of White's Allegations


The distortion or undue simplification of Alvin White's allegations by the court is another clear manifestation of partiality. If the court does not understand or intentionally misrepresents a party's arguments, the chance of a fair trial is annihilated.

 

* Violation of the Principle of Congruence and Due Process: The judge has a duty to rule on what has been alleged and proven by the parties (tantum devolutum quantum appellatum). 


The distortion of allegations indicates that the court may be ruling on something different from what was put in controversy, violating the principle of congruence and, by extension, due process, as there was no real analysis of the party's requests and grounds.


 * Denial of Justice: When a party's arguments are misinterpreted or intentionally distorted, subsequent decisions, even if formally reasoned, are built upon a false foundation, resulting in a functional denial of justice.


Taken together, the threat of unfounded punishments against the attorney, the rejection of crucial technical evidence, and the distortion of the plaintiff's allegations form a picture of judicial conduct that not only demonstrates partiality but actively obstructs the search for truth and the effectuation of justice, constituting a serious violation of advocacy prerogatives and the fundamental rights of litigants.


CHAPTER 6:

 PARALLEL WITH THE BRAZILIAN CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE OF 2015 (CPC 2015) AND INTERNATIONAL LAW IN BRAZIL


For the Brazilian reader, the irregularities pointed out by Wood echo concerns that CPC 2015 actively seeks to combat and prevent, and that the Brazilian legal system addresses from the perspective of human rights.


6.1. Reflections in CPC 2015


 * Art. 7º (Parity of Arms): 

Disregarding documents and arguments from one party, favoring the other, violates this fundamental principle of procedural equality, central to CPC 2015.

 

* Art. 8º (Principle of Isomony and Proportionality):

 The judge must observe the isonomy of the parties. Favoring one side to the detriment of the other, ignoring evidence or allowing document manipulation, violates this principle.


 * Art. 10 (Adversarial Principle): 


The failure to consider documents and arguments, even if "timely filed," violates the adversarial principle, which guarantees parties the right to actively participate in the formation of judicial decisions and to be heard on all relevant points of the process, including the validity of documents.


 * Art. 11 (Reasoning of Decisions): Decisions that "give the appearance of reasoned decision-making, while functionally denying meaningful access to justice" would be questionable under the duty of reasoning of decisions in CPC 2015, which requires the judge to clearly and completely expose the factual and legal reasons that led to that conclusion.


 * Art. 144 (Impediment) and Art. 145 (Suspicion): CPC 2015 imposes on the judge the duty to declare themselves impeded or suspicious in legal hypotheses (e.g., interest in the judgment, being a party in the process). 


The allegation of conflicts of interest and the failure of judges to recuse themselves would seriously violate these provisions, non-observance of which can lead to the nullity of the decision (Art. 146).

 

* Art. 1º (Fundamental Values and Norms): CPC 2015 requires that the interpretation and application of its norms occur "observing human dignity, proportionality, reasonableness, legality, publicity, and efficiency."


 Legislative changes or judicial practices that unprotected citizens and favor specific groups, if resulting in unjust decisions, would go against the spirit of CPC 2015, which seeks a fair and equitable process.


 * Art. 77 (Duties of Parties and their Attorneys) and Art. 80 (Bad Faith Litigation): 

In Brazil, the imposition of fines for bad faith litigation requires proof of intent or gross negligence, and cannot be used to intimidate the presentation of legitimate arguments and evidence, under penalty of denial of defense and violation of the attorney's prerogatives (Art. 133 of the CF/88 and the OAB Statute).


 * Art. 472 (Expert Evidence): 

CPC 2015 values expert evidence, requiring the judge to justify their decision when disregarding it. 

The arbitrary rejection of expert reports would be a serious procedural defect in Brazil.


6.2. The Application of International Treaties in Brazil


In Brazil, international human rights treaties, once ratified and promulgated, can have supralegal status (above ordinary laws and below the Constitution) or even constitutional status, if approved with the procedure of a constitutional amendment (Art. 5º, §3º, of the CF/88).


 * Conventionality Control: 


The Brazilian judiciary has the duty to perform conventionality control, that is, to verify the compatibility of internal laws and state acts (including judicial decisions) with the international human rights treaties to which Brazil is a party.


 Wood's allegations, if they occurred in Brazil, could lead to the argument that judicial decisions and the conduct of magistrates directly violated the ICCPR and the UDHR, for example, which could lead to the annulment of procedural acts and, in extreme cases, international accountability for the Brazilian State.

 

* Right to Property and Social Function:


 Although the right to property is guaranteed in Brazil (Art. 5º, XXII, CF/88), it is mitigated by its social function (Art. 5º, XXIII). 


However, the alleged destruction of original titles and the falsification of documents, as alleged in White's case, would constitute a serious and illegitimate violation of the fundamental right to property, without legal or constitutional basis. 


The Brazilian system, moreover, has strict public registration mechanisms (Public Records Law – Law No. 6.015/73) aimed at ensuring the legal certainty of property, which would make the alleged manipulation of documents a fraud of even greater proportions, subject to severe penalties.


CONCLUSION


Justin Wood's allegations, stemming from his direct experience in the Washington judicial system, paint a troubling picture of a system that, in certain contexts (especially foreclosures), appears to fail in adhering to fundamental principles of justice, impartiality, and due process. 


The disregard for documents and arguments ("timely filed"), the suspicion of conflicts of interest, the failure of judges to recuse themselves, the threat of punishment to the attorney for frivolous litigation, the rejection of scientific and highly specialized expert reports, the distortion of the plaintiff's allegations, and, primarily, the serious allegation of using fraudulent documents to replace destroyed original property titles, are critical points that undermine confidence in the administration of justice and the protection of fundamental rights.


Both the Bangalore Principles and the U.S. Constitution, its procedural rules (whether Washington state or federal), and international human rights treaties, such as the UDHR and the ICCPR, establish rigorous safeguards to prevent such occurrences. 


The comparative analysis with the Brazilian CPC 2015 and the discussion on the application of international law in Brazil reinforce that these concerns are not isolated, but rather violations of universally recognized procedural and constitutional guarantees, which would require immediate intervention and correction in any legal system committed to the Rule of Law.


The case underscores the continuous importance of vigilance, advocacy, and the demand for accountability to ensure that the pillars of justice are not merely declared but effectively applied in judicial practice, thereby protecting meaningful access to justice for all citizens and ensuring that the right to property, due process, and the professional prerogatives of attorneys are respected and enforced.


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US District Court for Western Washington - Church of the Gardens and Alvin B. White vs. Quality Loan Services Corporation et al - Declaration of Justin Wood, the disability advocate for Alvin B. White and member of the Church of the Gardens in support of Plaintiffs' claims.

White's disability advocate, Justin Wood testifies among other things: 25) In my experience assisting with dozens of foreclosure and foreclosure related cases across Washington State, I have witnessed courts either failing to file documents submitted by homeowners or refusing to acknowledge them in the record. One such example occurred in Plaintiff White’s related case in Whatcom County Superior Court, where critical filings were hand-delivered and accepted but were not entered into the docket despite being properly and timely presented (see Stafne Declaration, Ex. 6). More broadly, Washington trial courts routinely sidestep or entirely disregard legal arguments raised by homeowners—particularly when those arguments implicate institutional actors or challenge the validity of assignments, standing, or servicing practices. In many of the matters I’ve worked on, judges appear unwilling to engage with the specific legal questions presented, choosing instead to resolve cases in ways that favor lenders and servicers, often without addressing the homeowner’s core claims or evidence. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 26) Although I am not a lawyer, the patterns I’ve observed are consistent and deeply troubling. From my perspective as an advocate, what is happening to homeowner litigants in Washington’s courts is plainly at odds with the values of fairness, impartiality, and due process that the judiciary is meant to uphold. It often appears that courts are playing procedural and rhetorical games: issuing rulings that give the appearance of reasoned decision making while functionally denying meaningful access to justice. This is not an abstract concern, but one I have witnessed repeatedly—and it is one of the central reasons that Church of the Gardens continues to support homeowners who feel unheard, unprotected, and systemically disadvantaged in Washington's legal system. <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< 27) In closing, as someone who has spent years working closely with those most affected by Washington's broken foreclosure system:


 The consistent patterns of judcial bias, legislative favoritism toward financial institutions, and the State's abdication of its duty to protect property rights through mechanisms like the Torrens Act have left countless homeowners vulnerable and disillusioned. 


Church of the Gardens continues to exist because there is a real, ongoing need for grassroots advocacy where institutional protections have failed.


 I offer this declaration to help the Court understand the depth of this crisis, and to affirm that COTG's mission is essential.


https://www.academia.edu/142942771/US_District_Court_for_Western_Washington_Church_of_the_Gardens_and_Alvin_B_White_vs_Quality_Loan_Services_Corporation_et_al_Declaration_of_Justin_Wood_the_disability_advocate_for_Alvin_B_White_and_member_of_the_Church_of_the_Gardens_in_support_of_Plaintiffs_claims?source=swp_share



TRADUÇÃO DA DECLARAÇÃO DE JUSTIN  


GEMINI AI 


Aqui está a tradução literal e a análise do caso, com base no documento fornecido:


Tradução Literal e Análise do Caso

Nome do Documento:


 DECLARAÇÃO DE JUSTIN WOOD EM APOIO ÀS ALEGAÇÕES SUPLEMENTARES DOS AUTORES RELATIVAS À LEGITIMIDADE ATIVA (ARTICLE III STANDING)

Tribunal: TRIBUNAL DISTRITAL DOS ESTADOS UNIDOS, DISTRITO OESTE DE WASHINGTON EM TACOMA

Número do Processo: 3:23-cv-06193-TMC


Autores: CHURCH OF THE GARDENS (uma corporação sem fins lucrativos de Washington, operando como uma organização religiosa de base de fé) e 

ALVIN WHITE (a título individual)


Réus: QUALITY LOAN SERVICES CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON; MTC FINANCIAL INC. DBA TRUSTEE CORPS.; DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY; LONG BEACH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-4; LONG BEACH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-5; e ESTADO DE WASHINGTON


1. Tradução Literal de Partes Relevantes da Declaração de Justin Wood:


 * Página 1:


   * "HONORÁVEL TIFFANY M. CARTWRIGHT

     TRIBUNAL DISTRITAL DOS ESTADOS UNIDOS

     DISTRITO OESTE DE WASHINGTON EM TACOMA

     CHURCH OF THE GARDENS, uma Corporação Sem Fins Lucrativos de Washington operando como organização religiosa de base de fé;

     ALVIN WHITE, em sua capacidade individual,

     Autores,

     Nº 3:23-cv-06193-TMC

     DECLARAÇÃO DE JUSTIN WOOD EM APOIO ÀS ALEGAÇÕES SUPLEMENTARES DOS AUTORES RELATIVAS À LEGITIMIDADE ATIVA (ARTICLE III STANDING)


     V.


     QUALITY LOAN SERVICES CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON;

     MTC FINANCIAL INC. DBA TRUSTEE CORPS.; DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY; LONG BEACH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-4;

     LONG BEACH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-5; e ESTADO DE WASHINGTON, um Estado dos Estados Unidos


     Réus.


     Declaração de Justin Wood em Apoio às Alegações Suplementares dos Autores

     Stafne Law Advocacy & Consulting

     239 N. Olympic Ave

     Arlington, WA 98223

     360.403.8700"


 * Página 2:


   * "1) Meu nome é Justin Wood.

     Tenho mais de dezoito anos e sou competente para testemunhar. Sou cidadão dos Estados Unidos.


     Faço esta declaração em apoio ao Breve Suplementar dos Autores referente à legitimidade ativa do Autor Church of the Gardens ('COTG').


     Submeto este testemunho com base no meu conhecimento pessoal, na minha filiação ao COTG e no meu papel como defensor de pessoas com deficiência para Alvin White."


   * "2) Descobri a Church of the Gardens por volta de 2016. Desde então, tenho participado regularmente de suas atividades e missão, incluindo o fornecimento de apoio voluntário para os objetivos de advocacia da Igreja."


   * "4) Juntei-me ao Conselho de Diretores do COTG por volta de 2022.

 Embora o registo corporativo sem fins lucrativos da Igreja tenha sido administrativamente dissolvido em 2024, o COTG continuou a existir e a operar como uma organização religiosa."


   * "Continua a cumprir a sua missão de servir os seus membros e a comunidade em geral, inclusive através da advocacia leiga."


 * Página 3:


   * "5) Na altura em que o Conselho de Diretores do COTG decidiu dissolver a entidade sem fins lucrativos, recordo que essa decisão foi tomada em grande parte com base no grande volume de pedidos de assistência, na magnitude do esforço para acompanhar os casos dos membros existentes, na falta de financiamento para contratar advogados adicionais e na falta de pessoal de apoio adequado para apoiar de forma responsável os membros do COTG que enfrentam desafios legais."


   * "6) Pela minha experiência, a Igreja recebe regularmente pedidos de indivíduos, particularmente proprietários de casas que enfrentam execução hipotecária, buscando advocacia ou assistência.


     Muitos desses indivíduos relatam preocupações consistentes e perturbadoras sobre práticas injustas no processo de execução hipotecária de Washington e no sistema judicial em geral."


   * "7) A missão contínua do COTG inclui oferecer advocacia a indivíduos e famílias que enfrentam dificuldades económicas, perda de habitação ou negligência institucional.


     A minha advocacia pelo Autor White surgiu através desta missão centrada na Igreja."


   * "8) Como parte do meu trabalho contínuo com a Church of the Gardens e Stafne Law Advocacy & Consulting, observei diretamente um padrão persistente de parcialidade judicial e irregularidade processual em casos de execução hipotecária em todo o Estado de Washington, em vários condados e em quase todos os níveis de tribunal.


     Estas irregularidades prejudicam desproporcionalmente os proprietários de casas – muitos dos quais recorrem ao COTG buscando apoio de advocacia após experimentarem o que percebem como tratamento injusto pelos tribunais."


 * Página 4:


   * "9) Participei em inúmeras audiências de execução hipotecária, ajudei na preparação de inúmeras moções legais, pedidos e respostas de descoberta, participei em depoimentos e revisei milhares de páginas de registos e documentos judiciais.

     

Nestes casos, tornou-se rotineiro testemunhar tribunais a desconsiderar padrões legais de controlo, a negar aos proprietários de casas um devido processo significativo, ou a aceitar provas questionáveis de instituições financeiras com escrutínio mínimo.

     

Os juízes frequentemente emitem decisões orais que parecem apoiar a posição dos proprietários de casas, apenas para mais tarde emitir ordens escritas contraditórias que facilitam a execução hipotecária.


     Isso corrói a confiança pública e afeta desproporcionalmente litigantes que se representam a si próprios ou litigantes vulneráveis, particularmente em disputas de títulos."

   

* "10) Um exemplo marcante ocorreu em Deutsche Bank v. Bergeron, Processo nº 20-2-00225-31 do Tribunal Superior do Condado de Snohomish, onde os advogados do Banco não conseguiram apresentar os materiais probatórios que apoiavam uma moção decisiva."


 * Página 5:


   * "11) Com base na minha envolvência com dezenas de assuntos semelhantes, é com grande tristeza que cheguei a acreditar que estas falhas judiciais não são erros isolados.


     Infelizmente, elas refletem um preconceito institucional mais amplo que favorece supostos credores, prestadores de serviços, fundos de títulos e fiduciários em detrimento dos proprietários de casas – quase 100% das vezes."


   * "12) Na minha opinião, parte do preconceito sistémico decorre de alterações estruturais feitas à lei de Washington em meados dos anos 2000.


     Especificamente, em 2006, a Legislatura aprovou a Proposta de Lei da Câmara 2691, que alterou a estrutura dos benefícios de reforma judicial, transferindo a sua administração para a Washington State Investment Board (WSIB)."


   * "Pelo menos, isso cria a aparência de um conflito de interesses, já que as carteiras de reforma judicial podem agora beneficiar financeiramente dos resultados de execuções hipotecárias."


 * Página 6:


   * "13) Além disso, a Lei de Escrituras Fiduciárias de Washington foi alterada inúmeras vezes – pelo menos dezassete alterações desde a crise financeira de 2008 – desviando as suas proteções dos proprietários de casas e direcionando-as para os intervenientes institucionais.


     Por exemplo, disposições que antes exigiam que os fiduciários servissem como fiduciários imparciais foram removidas.


     Estas alterações parecem ter sido objeto de lobby por parte dos intervenientes da indústria de execuções hipotecárias e tornaram substancialmente mais difícil para os proprietários de casas fazerem valer os seus direitos."


   * "14) O COTG continua a servir as pessoas prejudicadas por esta apropriação judicial e legislativa.


     O volume de indivíduos que contactam a Igreja para obter ajuda – muitos em crise, alguns deslocados das suas casas, muitas vezes por entidades de execução hipotecária que nunca demonstram legitimidade ativa – atesta a gravidade deste problema."


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   * "20) Estes eventos demonstram por que o direito à recusa judicial diante de parcialidade ou conflito é mais do que uma formalidade processual – é uma proteção substantiva destinada a preservar a integridade do judiciário e a proteger o público de decisões arbitrárias ou autointeressadas.


     Quando a recusa é negada em circunstâncias em que a imparcialidade é razoavelmente duvidosa, isso mina diretamente os direitos ao devido processo dos litigantes e ameaça a fé pública nos tribunais.


     Para os membros da Church of the Gardens – especialmente aqueles que enfrentam o trauma de uma execução hipotecária indevida – essas falhas reforçam a percepção de que a justiça nos tribunais de Washington não está igualmente disponível para todos."


   * "21) É profundamente lamentável que a Legislatura do Estado de Washington tenha revogado a Lei Torrens em 2022. Originalmente promulgada em 1907, a Lei Torrens criou um quadro constitucional para o registo de títulos de propriedade, sob o qual o Estado – através dos seus tribunais – emitiria um certificado de título que era conclusivo quanto à propriedade.


     Este sistema proporcionava aos proprietários de imóveis segurança jurídica, protegendo contra fraudes de títulos e reivindicações sem fundamento."


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   * "22) Em contraste, a Lei de Registo (RCW 65.08) permite que quase qualquer documento seja registado – incluindo escrituras fiduciárias, retransferências e cessões – sem qualquer obrigação de verificar a autoridade ou autenticidade do signatário.


     Não é necessária supervisão judicial, exame de título ou validação de reivindicações.


     Como resultado, a Lei de Registo permitiu que documentos fraudulentos fossem rotineiramente inseridos em cadeias de títulos, muitas vezes por prestadores de serviços hipotecários, "fábricas de execuções hipotecárias" ou – como ilustra Nationstar Mortgage LLC v. Soria – até mesmo empresas criminosas."


   * "O Ato Torrens foi não apenas um baluarte para os direitos de propriedade, mas também um impedimento contra o abuso institucional."


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   * "A Lei de Registo funciona como um sistema de 'paga para registar' sem salvaguardas significativas, abrindo a porta para roubo de títulos, execuções hipotecárias indevidas e abuso – danos que o sistema Torrens foi especificamente concebido para prevenir."


   * "23) Se a Lei Torrens tivesse sido devidamente implementada e respeitada – particularmente pelos funcionários do condado e pelo judiciário – poderia ter servido como um controlo vital contra a fraude sistémica que alimentou a crise de execuções hipotecárias e as suas devastadoras consequências.


     Ao exigir aprovação judicial e verificação de título antes que qualquer interesse pudesse ser registado, o sistema Torrens teria bloqueado muitos dos documentos fraudulentos e assinados automaticamente que desalojaram milhares de famílias de Washington.


     O Ato foi não apenas um baluarte para os direitos de propriedade, mas também um impedimento contra o abuso institucional.


     A sua revogação removeu um dos últimos quadros estatutários capazes de proteger os proprietários de casas de práticas predatórias e contribuiu para o aumento do roubo de títulos, execuções hipotecárias indevidas e, em última análise, sem-abrigo no Estado de Washington."


 * Página 12:


   * "24) Concordo com o Sr. Stafne – e com os princípios fundamentais estabelecidos em inúmeras decisões do Supremo Tribunal dos Estados Unidos – que, a menos que o poder judicial seja exercido de forma justa e de uma maneira razoavelmente percebida como imparcial, os tribunais perdem a legitimidade para exercer esse poder.

     

Isto não é simplesmente uma questão da minha opinião pessoal;

     é um princípio profundamente enraizado na lei orgânica desta Nação.


     Os autores dos Federalist Papers, particularmente Alexander Hamilton no Federalist No. 78, sublinharam que a autoridade do judiciário depende inteiramente da confiança pública na sua neutralidade.


     Se os juízes são percebidos como parciais – especialmente em casos onde eles ou os seus sistemas de reforma têm interesses financeiros – então não se pode dizer que o judiciário exerce poder legítimo."


 * Página 13:


   * "25) Na minha experiência a assistir em dezenas de casos de execução hipotecária e relacionados em todo o Estado de Washington, testemunhei tribunais que ou não conseguiam arquivar documentos submetidos por proprietários de casas ou se recusavam a reconhecê-los no registo.


     Um exemplo disso ocorreu no caso relacionado do Autor White no Tribunal Superior do Condado de Whatcom, onde documentos cruciais foram entregues em mão e aceites, mas não foram inseridos no registo, apesar de terem sido devida e atempadamente apresentados (ver Declaração Stafne, Ex. 6).


     De forma mais ampla, os tribunais de primeira instância de Washington rotineiramente contornam ou desconsideram inteiramente os argumentos legais levantados pelos proprietários de casas – particularmente quando esses argumentos implicam intervenientes institucionais ou desafiam a validade de cessões, legitimidade ativa ou práticas de serviço.


     Em muitos dos assuntos em que trabalhei, os juízes parecem relutantes em lidar com as questões legais específicas apresentadas, escolhendo, em vez disso, resolver os casos de formas que favorecem credores e prestadores de serviços, muitas vezes sem abordar as alegações ou provas centrais do proprietário."


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   * "26) Embora eu não seja advogado, os padrões que observei são consistentes e profundamente preocupantes.



     Da minha perspetiva como defensor, o que está a acontecer aos litigantes proprietários de casas nos tribunais de Washington é claramente contrário aos valores de justiça, imparcialidade e devido processo que o judiciário deve defender.



     Muitas vezes parece que os tribunais estão a jogar jogos processuais e retóricos: emitindo decisões que dão a aparência de tomada de decisão fundamentada, enquanto funcionalmente negam acesso significativo à justiça.



     Esta não é uma preocupação abstrata, mas uma que testemunhei repetidamente – e é uma das razões centrais pelas quais a Church of the Gardens continua a apoiar os proprietários de casas que se sentem ignorados, desprotegidos e sistemicamente desfavorecidos no sistema legal de Washington."



   * "27) Em conclusão, como alguém que passou anos a trabalhar de perto com os mais afetados pelo sistema de execução hipotecária quebrado de Washington, os padrões consistentes de parcialidade judicial, favoritismo legislativo em relação a instituições financeiras e a abdicação do Estado do seu dever de proteger os direitos de propriedade através de mecanismos como a Lei Torrens deixaram inúmeros proprietários de casas vulneráveis e desiludidos.



     A Church of the Gardens continua a existir porque há uma necessidade real e contínua de advocacia popular onde as instituições de proteção falharam.



     Ofereço esta declaração para ajudar o Tribunal a entender a profundidade desta crise e para afirmar que a missão do COTG é essencial."



2. Análise do Caso:



Esta declaração de Justin Wood é apresentada em apoio a uma alegação suplementar dos autores, a "Church of the Gardens" (COTG) e Alvin White, especificamente sobre a questão da "legitimidade ativa" (Artigo III Standing) em um processo contra várias entidades financeiras e o Estado de Washington.



A declaração de Justin Wood, um membro do conselho e defensor de pessoas com deficiência para o COTG, argumenta que existe um padrão sistémico de parcialidade judicial e irregularidades processuais em casos de execução hipotecária no Estado de Washington. 


Os pontos principais da sua declaração são:



 * Papel da Church of the Gardens (COTG): 


O COTG é uma organização religiosa que, apesar de ter tido seu registo corporativo sem fins lucrativos dissolvido administrativamente em 2024, continua a operar e a cumprir sua missão de servir membros e a comunidade, especialmente aqueles que enfrentam dificuldades devido à insegurança habitacional ou problemas legais relacionados à deficiência. O COTG atua na advocacia para indivíduos e famílias em crise econômica, perda de habitação ou negligência institucional. 


A decisão de dissolver a entidade sem fins lucrativos deveu-se em parte ao volume de pedidos de assistência e à falta de recursos para lidar com os casos.



 * Viés Judicial e Irregularidades Processuais: Wood afirma ter testemunhado consistentemente tribunais a desconsiderar padrões legais, a negar o devido processo aos proprietários de casas e a aceitar provas questionáveis de instituições financeiras com escrutínio mínimo em casos de execução hipotecária. 


Ele observa que os juízes frequentemente emitem decisões orais a favor dos proprietários, mas depois emitem ordens escritas contraditórias que facilitam a execução hipotecária. 


Essa conduta, segundo ele, corrói a confiança pública e afeta desproporcionalmente os litigantes vulneráveis.



 * Exemplo de Caso (Deutsche Bank v. Bergeron): 


Wood cita o caso Deutsche Bank v. Bergeron, onde os advogados do banco não apresentaram materiais probatórios essenciais para uma moção, e o juiz "contornou" a questão legal, falhando em fazer cumprir as regras processuais claras.


 Ele afirma que tais violações são recorrentes em mais da metade dos casos de execução hipotecária em que trabalhou.



 * Causas do Viés Sistemico:


   * Benefícios de Reforma Judicial: Wood sugere que uma alteração na lei de Washington em 2006 (House Bill 2691) transferiu a administração dos benefícios de reforma judicial para a Washington State Investment Board (WSIB), que está fortemente investida em títulos garantidos por hipotecas. 


Isso, na sua opinião, cria a "aparência de um conflito de interesses", pois as carteiras de reforma judicial podem beneficiar financeiramente dos resultados das execuções hipotecárias.



   * Emendas à Lei de Escrituras Fiduciárias de Washington: 


Ele argumenta que inúmeras emendas à Lei de Escrituras Fiduciárias de Washington desde 2008 desviaram as proteções dos proprietários de casas para atores institucionais, removendo, por exemplo, a exigência de que os fiduciários agissem de forma imparcial. Essas alterações, que parecem ter sido resultado de lobby da indústria de execução hipotecária, dificultaram significativamente a defesa dos direitos dos proprietários.


 * Revogação da Lei Torrens e o Impacto da Lei de Registo:


   * Lei Torrens (Revogada em 2022): A declaração lamenta a revogação da Lei Torrens em 2022.


 Esta lei, originalmente de 1907, criava um sistema constitucional de registo de títulos de propriedade que emitia um certificado de título conclusivo sobre a propriedade. 


Este sistema proporcionava segurança jurídica e protegia contra fraudes, exigindo verificação judicial e oficial antes do registo. 


Wood argumenta que a Lei Torrens teria sido um controlo vital contra a fraude sistémica que alimentou a crise de execução hipotecária.



   * Lei de Registo (RCW 65.08): 


Em contraste, a Lei de Registo permite que quase qualquer documento seja registado sem verificar a autoridade ou autenticidade do signatário, sem supervisão judicial.


 Isso, segundo Wood, facilitou a inserção rotineira de documentos fraudulentos em cadeias de títulos por prestadores de serviços hipotecários, "fábricas de execuções hipotecárias" e até mesmo entidades criminosas. 


Ele descreve a Lei de Registo como um sistema de "paga para registar" sem salvaguardas, que abre a porta para roubo de títulos, execuções hipotecárias indevidas e abusos.



 * Recusas Judiciais e a Experiência de Ms. Singleton: 


A declaração detalha a experiência de Ms. Singleton, outra membro da Igreja, onde juízes tiveram que ser recusados devido a preocupações com parcialidade. 


Vários juízes do Tribunal Superior do Condado de Mason e até mesmo o Chefe de Justiça do Supremo Tribunal de Washington, Mary Fairhurst, recusaram-se a presidir a casos de Singleton. 


Wood argumenta que a negação da recusa em casos onde a imparcialidade é duvidosa mina o devido processo e a fé pública nos tribunais.


 * Filosofia Constitucional e Federalist No. 78:


 Wood invoca o Federalist No. 78 de Alexander Hamilton para argumentar que a legitimidade do poder judicial depende da confiança pública na sua neutralidade. 


Ele sugere que, se os juízes são percebidos como parciais (especialmente quando há interesses financeiros envolvidos, como nos sistemas de reforma), eles perdem a capacidade de exercer um poder legítimo. 


Ele afirma que a falha dos tribunais em registar documentos de proprietários de casas ou em lidar com argumentos legais complexos é uma prova dessa parcialidade.



 * Conclusão e Missão do COTG: 


A declaração conclui reafirmando que os padrões de parcialidade judicial e o favorecimento legislativo às instituições financeiras, juntamente com a abdicação do Estado em proteger os direitos de propriedade (especialmente pela revogação da Lei Torrens), deixaram muitos proprietários vulneráveis e desiludidos. 


Wood enfatiza que a missão do COTG é essencial para fornecer advocacia popular onde as instituições de proteção falharam.



Em suma, a declaração de Justin Wood alega que há uma corrupção sistémica nos tribunais de Washington, particularmente em casos de execução hipotecária, onde o judiciário e a legislação foram influenciados a favor de instituições financeiras em detrimento dos proprietários de casas. O COTG e os seus membros, como Alvin White, estão a tentar combater esta alegada injustiça através da advocacia.





DANIEL CAMPAIGN 18Th DAY BISHOP BRUNO LEONARDO SAID TODAY IS THE DAY

If you've been waiting for the perfect conditions, today's the day.

SÃO MIGUEL ARCANJO 
ESTÁ 
LUTANDO POR NÓS
Today is a day to do something specified because the conditions are right.
Bishop Bruno Leonardo Prayer 
Daniel Campaign 

O Poder da Oração 


18th DAY

This video is a prayer session led by Bishop Bruno Leonardo, focusing on the "Daniel Campaign." 

The main theme revolves around spiritual warfare and the belief that Archangel Michael will fight on behalf of the viewers, similar to how he helped Daniel in the Bible.

Key Aspects of the Video:

 * Spiritual Battles and Divine Intervention: 

The Bishop emphasizes that some life situations require supernatural intervention, citing examples of medical impossibilities overcome through prayer. 

He also references the biblical story of a woman healed from an 18-year infirmity by Jesus, attributing it to the removal of an evil spirit.

 * The Daniel Campaign: 

This campaign is based on the biblical account of Daniel's 21 days of prayer. During this time, an angel's message was delayed by an opposing spiritual force until Archangel Michael intervened. 

The Bishop encourages viewers to pray persistently, believing their prayers will lead Archangel Michael to fight for their blessings and victories.

 * Calls to Action and Future Events:

 Viewers are encouraged to declare their belief that Archangel Michael will fight for them. 

The Bishop also promotes subscribing to the channel for continued prayers and liking the video to spread the message. 

He announces upcoming events, including the conclusion of the Daniel Campaign on the 21st, a one-day "Éfata" campaign on the 22nd, and a "Psalm 23" purpose with an anointing oil ceremony on the 23rd.

 * Prayer for Breakthrough: 

The video concludes with a prayer asking God to send Archangel Michael to fight against spiritual forces that are holding back blessings in various areas of life, such as legal matters, employment, health, relationships, and finances. 

The Bishop expresses faith that persistence in prayer will lead to breakthroughs and testimonies.

UNIVERSE
Everything is connected

18º DIA

O vídeo é uma sessão de oração conduzida pelo Bispo Bruno Leonardo, focada na "Campanha de Daniel" [00:30]. 

O tema central gira em torno da guerra espiritual e da crença de que o Arcanjo Miguel lutará em nome dos espectadores, assim como ajudou Daniel na Bíblia [01:08].

Os principais aspetos do vídeo incluem:

 * Batalhas Espirituais e Intervenção Divina 

O Bispo enfatiza que algumas situações na vida exigem intervenção sobrenatural, citando exemplos de impossibilidades médicas superadas através da oração [01:21]. 

Ele também faz referência à história bíblica de uma mulher curada de uma enfermidade de 18 anos por Jesus, atribuindo-a à remoção de um espírito maligno [02:25].

* A Campanha de Daniel 

A campanha é baseada no relato bíblico dos 21 dias de oração de Daniel, durante os quais a mensagem de um anjo foi atrasada por uma força espiritual oposta até que o Arcanjo Miguel interveio [03:37]. 

O Bispo encoraja os espectadores a orar persistentemente, acreditando que as suas orações levarão o Arcanjo Miguel a lutar pelas suas bênçãos e vitórias [04:48].

 * Chamadas à Ação e Eventos Futuros 

Os espectadores são encorajados a declarar a sua crença de que o Arcanjo Miguel lutará por eles [06:08]. 

O Bispo também promove a subscrição do canal para orações contínuas [07:35] e o "gostar" no vídeo para divulgar a mensagem [08:12].

 Ele anuncia eventos futuros, incluindo a conclusão da Campanha de Daniel no dia 21, uma campanha de um dia "Éfata" no dia 22 e um propósito do "Salmo 23" com uma cerimónia de unção com óleo no dia 23 [08:44].

 * Oração por Avanço 

O vídeo conclui com uma oração pedindo a Deus que envie o Arcanjo Miguel para lutar contra as forças espirituais que estão a reter bênçãos em várias áreas da vida, como questões legais, emprego, saúde, relacionamentos e finanças [11:49]. 

O Bispo expressa fé de que a persistência na oração levará a avanços e testemunhos [13:48].

Participe desta Corrente Mundial de Oração 



quinta-feira, 17 de julho de 2025

A ESCRAVIDÃO MODERNA E OS JUIZES ELEITOS - Justiça e escravidão: estudos revelam as raízes do poder no século XIX e nos séculos XX e XXI



Interessante a sincronidade entre os trabalhos vencedores do PREMIO do CNJ em 2025 

Justiça e escravidão: estudos revelam as raízes do poder no século XIX


Com a  Violência institucional contra não associados: da perda da moradia à escravidão civil moderna nos casos das vítimas dos falsos CONDOMÍNIOS no Brasil amplamente denunciada pelo MINDD, pelo Dr. ROBERTO MAFULDE, FELIPE PORTO, e outros:


https://vitimasfalsoscondominios.blogspot.com/2025/05/o-direito-injusto-deixa-de-ser-direito.html


E com a ESCRAVIDÃO MODERNA nos ESTADOS UNIDOS, por falhas  estruturais nas execuções extrajudiciais de hipotecas de imóveis residenciais  - Foreclosures- denunciada por STAFNE, e outros.


"SCORCHED EARTH" LITIGATION MODEL" by Scott Erik Stafne circa 2014-2015


By Scott E Stafne 


Religion,

Christianity,

History,

Economic History,

Constitutional Law


 

I wrote this article over a decade ago and the situation is much worse today:

The Judicial Department was originally designed to perpetuate the exercise of judicial power by way of a trial before two types of constitutional officers: judges and juries. 

Seeking to take control control of the judicial branch of government judges rationalized away the the role of juries. 

Next they disparaged the role of trials; arguing that a trial indicated a failure of judges to adequately incentivize settlements. 

Now we appear to have devolved into the era of judicial “monarchy”, where judges do pretty much what want.

The degeneration of the american empire’s legal system has been accompanied by litigation models which rely on the disparity of resources between the parties (not the facts or law of any specific case) as the the primary basis for resolving cases. 

It is my observation that the “Scorched Earth” litigation model, named after General Sherman’s infamous military campaign, is used in virtually 100% of all foreclosure litigation. 

This model is based on the business premise that banks and servicers should spend whatever money is necessary to win so as to deter homeowners (and any potential lawyers who might be inclined to represent them) from challenging any foreclosure judicially. 


I have personally seen this multi-billion dollar industry spend more in litigation costs than the worth of the houses they are foreclosing on. 

I have been told by servicers’ lawyers that their clients do not factor in defense costs for purposes of settling with homeowners (even where the homeowner has obtained a summary judgment of liability against the servicer) because they want homeowners and their lawyers to know that they will spend whatever it takes to win in court. .....................................


The point they are making is one Americans should contemplate: we live in a totalitarian society where the courts are rigged and judicial decisions are decided not by the merits, but the money the parties are willing and/or can afford for litigation.

https://www.academia.edu/129241821/_SCORCHED_EARTH_LITIGATION_MODEL_by_Scott_Erik_Stafne_circa_2014_2015?source=swp_share



JUIZES ELEITOS 


A questão da  JUIZES ELEITOS  nos ESTADOS UNIDOS DA AMÉRICA DO NORTE - que julgam em causa própria - denunciados por STAFNE,  STRAW, NAIR e outros advogados e vítimas, das fraudes,  ecoa com as denúncias de parcialidade dos juízes  eleitos no Brasil do século XIX, relatado no trabalho premiado sobre os JUIZES DE PAZ, premiado pelo CNJ 

O juiz dito de paz: A magistratura local no jogo político da Corte imperial (1829 – 1841)


Vejamos a notícia publicada  em 16.07.2025 pelo CNJ 

 

Justiça e escravidão: estudos revelam as raízes do poder no século XIX 

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Dois trabalhos vencedores do IV Prêmio CNJ Memória do Poder Judiciário (2025) contribuem para ampliar e aprofundar os debates sobre os efeitos da escravidão na organização do poder, da Justiça e das relações sociais do Brasil. Desenvolvidas em universidades públicas do Rio de Janeiro, as teses premiadas empataram na categoria Trabalho Acadêmico do prêmio concedido pelo Conselho Nacional de Justiça (CNJ) para resgatar e valorizar a memória do Judiciário nacional. 

Na tese “Terra e Trabalho na crise do Corredor Cafeeiro: projetos senhoriais, crimes cotidianos e contratos de trabalho entre o final da escravidão e o pós-abolição (Vale do Paraíba Fluminense, 1878-1916)”, Felipe de Melo Alvarenga, doutor pela Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF), revisita a crise do Vale do Café e a passagem do trabalho escravo para o trabalho livre a partir de dois temas centrais que moviam as propriedades rurais entre 1878 e 1916, ano da criação do Código Civil: a terra e o trabalho. 

O estudo examina os principais conflitos envolvendo as formas de trabalho, cujos contratos – de aparente liberdade – eram frequentemente usados para manter trabalhadores negros em condições de subordinação e dependência econômica, e revela que o fim formal da escravidão não significou o fim das estruturas de dominação racial. A pesquisa utiliza como fontes testamentos, processos criminais e ações cíveis. 

Juízes de paz

Já na tese “O juiz dito de paz: A magistratura local no jogo político da Corte imperial (1829 – 1841)” o foco é a atuação dos juízes de paz no Rio de Janeiro entre 1829 e 1840. Criados pela Constituição de 1824, esses cargos passaram a ser eleitos a partir de 1829, com a promessa de aproximar o Judiciário do cidadão e descentralizar o poder.  A tese investiga o perfil e os interesses desses juízes com base em documentos da Câmara Municipal, da Secretaria de Polícia e do Arquivo Nacional. 

A pesquisa revela que a maioria dos juízes de paz do século XIX fazia parte das elites locais, eles eram proprietários de terra ligados a facções políticas e até envolvidos no tráfico de escravos. A autora, a doutora pela Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro (UFRRJ) Kátia Luciene de Oliveira e Silva Santana, evidencia que as decisões desses magistrados, majoritariamente de homens brancos, militares, comerciantes e escravocratas, refletiam seus próprios interesses. 

As duas publicações contribuem para entender as consequências do passado escravista do Brasil e sua repercussão nas relações sociais e trabalhistas.

Premiação

O Prêmio CNJ Memória do Poder Judiciário foi instituído pela Resolução CNJ n. 429/2021 e regulamentado pela Portaria CNJ n. 358/2024. O prêmio abrange ação, atividade, experiência, projeto, programa ou trabalho acadêmico que contribua para a preservação, valorização e difusão dos bens culturais materiais e imateriais do Poder Judiciário, integrantes do patrimônio cultural brasileiro e para a promoção dos direitos humanos.

A categoria Trabalho Acadêmico é aberta ao público externo e aceita TCCs de especialização, dissertações de mestrado, teses de doutorado e de livre-docência aprovadas por banca. Os trabalhos devem tratar da história de órgãos do Poder Judiciário, de seus integrantes ou de seus bens culturais.

Texto: Regina Bandeira
Edição: Beatriz Borges
Revisão: Matheus Bacelar
Agência CNJ de Notícias

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JESUS O TRABALHADOR DIVINO : THE DIVINE WORKER(LUKE 3:17)


July 15th 2025


From the book 


Our Daily Bread — Emmanuel


Chapter 90 


The Divine Worker


“He is ready to separate the chaff from the wheat with his winnowing fork.  He will clean up the threshing area, gathering the wheat into his barn but burning the chaff with never-ending fire.” — John the Baptist (LUKE 3:17)


1. Apostles and followers of Christ, since the earliest organizations of the evangelical movement, have referred to Him by various names.


2. Jesus was called the Master, the Shepherd, the Messiah, the Savior, the Prince of Peace. 


All these titles are just and venerable; however, we must not forget, alongside these sublime invocations, that unexpected portrayal by the Baptist.


3. The Forerunner describes Him as a watchful worker who holds the winnowing fork in His hands, who will clear the hard and uncultivated ground, who will gather the wheat at the proper time, and who will purify the refuse with the flame of justice and love that never dies.


4. It is interesting to note that John does not present the Lord wielding laws, full of decrees and scrolls, nor does he refer to Him according to old Jewish traditions, which awaited the Divine Messenger in a chariot of magnificent glories.


5 He refers to the selfless and optimistic worker.

 The rustic winnowing fork does not rest by His side, but remains watchful in His hands, and in His spirit reigns the hope of cleansing the land entrusted to Him according to saving principles.


6. All of you who are engaged in earthly labors for a better era, keep alive in your hearts the devotion to the cause of Christ's Gospel.


7. Let not difficulties or ingratitude hinder us.


8. Let us unfold our activities under the precious encouragement of faith, for with us, leading the way and blessing our humble cooperation, is that Divine Worker who will cleanse the world's threshing floor.


Emmanuel

Text taken from the 1st edition of this book.





The Divine Worker and the Human Workers


1. The Parable of the Old Man, the Little Donkey, and the Spirit of Service


Once upon a time, there was a simple man who spent his days crossing dirt roads with his old little donkey.


On the animal’s back, he carried a bag of medicines — teas, ointments, syrups, which he himself prepared — and he distributed them through villages and huts forgotten by the world.


He had been doing this for many years, at a low price, and sharing words of love and confort for all people.


His little donkey was stubborn. Sometimes it would stop in the middle of the trail. 


Other times it relieved itself inside the house, causing more work for the old man. 


But even so, the man continued. 


He knew that without that little donkey, he could not fulfill his mission.


One day, already tired, worn down by time and by his own mistakes, the man knelt and said:


— Lord… I am imperfect, I am a sinner. I want to stop. I feel that I am not worthy to continue this work. Maybe the Lord should choose someone better.


That night, he fell asleep crying. And in a dream, he saw an angel who said to him:


— Brother, you know your little donkey well, don’t you?


— Yes, of course… — the man replied. — It is stubborn, obstinate, it stops, sometimes it even makes a mess inside the house… but it is the only one I have.


The angel smiled and answered sweetly:


— Well, so you are before God. Stubborn, limited, imperfect… but necessary.


Because even with all difficulties, it is through you that many lives have been saved. 

Children have been medicated, the elderly calmed, families helped. 

If you stopped, who would bring the relief that only you bring?


The man cried silently.


— God does not choose the perfect — said the angel. — He chooses the willing. 

The world still needs you.


Upon waking, the old man rose with new courage. 

He caressed the donkey’s neck and, with a light heart, returned to the road. 

He knew now that, even with his imperfections, his help was valuable in the Lord’s work.

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Moral of the story:


God knows our limitations, but still counts on us.

 Without our effort, however simple it may seem, many good works would cease to happen. 

The spirit of service, sustained by love and faith, is more important than perfection or our sins or mistakes.


Parable 2: The Pestilence in the Valley


There was a pestilence in a distant valley, and the king sent several rescue teams with medicines. 


But on the way, they began to argue about which was the fastest way to reach the valley of death.


After days of disagreement, they split up and each took their own path.


When they arrived, it was too late.

 Everyone was already dead, and there was nothing left to do.


Moral of the story 


Is that they did not complete the mission because of pride, and thousands of lives that must and could have been saved were lost.


Parable 3: The King’s Three Sons


The king, a father, sent three sons as messengers to bring gifts to the sovereign of the neighboring country, with the aim of choosing which of them would succeed him on the throne.


To the eldest son, he gave a precious cake, a lofty delicacy on a golden tray.


To the middle son, he entrusted a rare and precious gazelle.


To the youngest, he gave an alabaster jar containing a rare and extremely expensive perfume.


They were given an urgent deadline not to miss the neighboring king’s birthday.


Along the way, the younger brothers began to criticize the eldest, saying the cake was leaning and was going to fall.


The eldest got irritated and replied that they didn’t know how to handle the skittish gazelle, which could escape at any moment.


The argument escalated, the gazelle got frightened and bolted toward the forest.


The middle brother ran after it, but the rope tied to his belt tangled around the youngest brother’s legs, and he fell.


As he fell, the precious jar struck a rock, shattered, and the priceless perfume spilled into the earth, lost forever.


The eldest brother, trying to help, run into the forest and stumbled, raand the precious cake fell from the golden tray and smashed on the ground.


The three brothers, frustrated and defeated, returned to their father’s house.


They were sternly reprimanded. 

None of them was considered worthy of the throne, to the great disappointment of the dying king.


In the face of the failure, the king appointed a wise man as interim governor until one of the sons, through humility and maturity, could prove himself worthy of the mission.


Moral of the story 


Each one should focus on their own mission instead of fighting and criticizing the work of the others.


Parable 4: The Value of LOVE and Mutual Help


Two old friends were traveling on foot through a snowstorm at night, seeking shelter in a distant city.


Suddenly, the snowstorm hit, the temperature was freezing, and the cutting wind made it hard to walk and breathe.


In the dark, by the roadside, they saw a boy of about five years old, exhausted and unconscious, almost dead.


One said: “Let’s take the child.”


The other harshly said: “No, I am sick and exhausted, I’m not going to carry anyone.” He is not my problem. And he left alone.


The good-hearted man took the child in his arms, hugged him close inside his torn coat, and moved slowly, fighting death with every step.


After a lot of time, he reached the city, still holding the precious burden.


At the inn, he asked about the friend. He was not there.


The next day, he went to look for him and found the selfish traveler fallen in a ditch, dead and frozen.


In the dark and alone, the other traveler got lost, while the good-hearted traveler, warmed by the child’s heat and by the love in his heart, defeated death and reached his destination.


Moral of the story


This is the value of love and mutual help:  the warm of the Child's bodie keept both alive.


Alone they will not survive.



A Prayer for all


Lord of Life,

You are the Love that sees all, understands all, and embraces all.


Today I come to You in prayer for all of us who weep in silence:


– For those rejected not for what they do, but for who they are.


– For those who gave themselves freely, yet reaped contempt.


– For those who age without applause, with empty hands and given their hearts.


I pray, Lord, also for those who were abandoned by churches, by family, by  friends by systems — but whom You have never forsaken.


I pray for all who have carried the Gospel not from pulpits, but through silent acts of love.


I pray for those who suffer religious intolerance, exclusion, prejudice, and division — which are the opposite of Your doctrine of love, inclusion, forgiveness and reconciliation.


I pray for all who follow You by other names, through other paths, in other faiths, but who love, forgive, serve, and build peace.


I pray, Lord, for those who are alone, sick, and discouraged,  that they may be renewed in faith, in prayer, and in the certainty that:


– Our journey is long, but not in vain.


– We are eternal spirits, deeply loved by You.


– We were created simple and ignorant, but gifted with free will to choose goodness, until, weary of suffering, we cry out for Your love.


I pray for those who still see themselves as lost, and also for those who pass judgment.


And I plead, Lord, that Your Light shine upon us, dissolving the darkness, enlightening hearts and minds, bringing reconciliation, mutual understanding, and unity, so that Your work may be done according to Your will, not ours.


Lord, deliver us from every theological misconception — man’s creation, not Yours — that teaches hell as an irreversible destiny.


Deliver us from the doctrine of sin as a permanent sentence.


Give us Your mercy  and  Your forgiveness.


 Lord, make us an instrument of Your peace and justice 


Where there is hatred, let we sow love;


Where there is injury, pardon;


Where there is discord, union;


Where there is doubt, faith;


Where there is error, truth;


Where there is despair, hope;


Where there is sadness, joy;


Where there is darkness, light.


O Divine Master, grant that we may not so much seek:


To be consoled, as to console;


To be understood, as to understand;


To be loved, as to love.


For it is in giving that we receive;


For it is in pardoning that we are forgiven,


And it is by dying in this world that we are reborn into our true spiritual homeland,


To continue our journey and our tasks in the spiritual life,


Together with those who love us and help us at every moment with their prayers.


May God bless us, enlighten us, protect us, and prosper the work of our hands and give us Victory.


Glory to God.


Praised and exalted be the name of the Lord.


Amen.