For over two and a half years, I’ve been battling the County of Lancaster in court, representing myself in a lawsuit under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 for constitutional violations. Instead of addressing the merits of my claims, County officials have relied on endless procedural maneuvers to delay and evade accountability. On December 9th, I filed a motion to challenge these tactics, which I believe undermine fairness and abuse the judicial process.
Despite insisting that my claims are meritless, the County has refused to directly answer them. Instead, their taxpayer-funded attorney relies on technical defenses—claim preclusion, judicial notice, and even pre-filing restrictions—all improperly raised in a reply brief. If the County is confident my claims lack merit, why not face them in court? Their strategy reveals a troubling preference for delay over truth.
As a pro se litigant, I’ve had to navigate this complex legal system without an attorney, facing significant burdens in time and resources. Cases like mine highlight how the legal system often favors those with greater resources, leaving pro se litigants like me fighting uphill battles.
This fight is about more than my case. It’s about ensuring that procedural rules aren’t abused to silence valid claims. When courts allow these tactics, they undermine public trust and access to justice. I’m fighting for fairness—for the principle that every case deserves to be heard on its merits, not dismissed on technicalities. Justice should be accessible to everyone, not just those with legal resources.
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