THE UNIFIED SUPREME COURT FILING PACKAGE

STEP 1: THE COVER PAGE

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES

[CASE NAME PLACEHOLDER], Petitioner, v. [RESPONDENT PLACEHOLDER], Respondent.

MOTION FOR LEAVE TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS; MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF; AND AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF OF THEODORE “TED” HAYES, JR. REGARDING THE “CONSTITUTIONAL GENIUS” OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1866

Theodore “Ted” Hayes, Jr. Amicus Curiae, Pro Se 20 19th Avenue, #3 Venice, California, 90291

STEP 2: MOTION TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS

Pursuant to Rule 39, I, Theodore “Ted” Hayes, Jr., move for leave to proceed without the prepayment of fees or costs. As an advocate for the beneficiaries of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, I bring this matter of national importance to the Court’s attention. My financial status, as detailed in the attached affidavit, necessitates this request to ensure that the “repressive act of omission” regarding these constitutional mandates is addressed by this Court.

STEP 3: AFFIDAVIT OF INDIGENCY

I, Theodore “Ted” Hayes, Jr., being first duly sworn, depose and say that because of my poverty, I am unable to pay the costs of this case. I declare under penalty of perjury that I own no significant assets and my income is limited to my basic needs. This filing is made in good faith to protect the “Constitutional Genius” of the Reconstruction era.

Executed on March 8, 2026. (Signature: __________________________) (Notary Stamp: _______________________)

STEP 4: MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF PRO SE

Pursuant to Rule 37.2(b), Theodore “Ted” Hayes, Jr. respectfully moves for leave to file the accompanying brief. This filing is desirable because it brings to light the “forgotten” mandatory enforcement provisions of the 1866 Civil Rights Act. The parties have not adequately addressed the “Crown Jewel” of the Reconstruction debates: the March 27, 1866, Veto Message of President Andrew Johnson and the subsequent Congressional override which codified the federal duty to “recognize and maintain” the freedom of the liberated.

STEP 5: AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF

TABLE OF AUTHORITIES

Cases: Dred Scott v. Sandford; United States v. Wong Kim Ark.
Statutes: Civil Rights Act of 1866 (14 Stat. 27); Freedmen’s Bureau Act (July 16, 1866).
Other: Veto Message of Pres. Andrew Johnson (March 27, 1866); Emancipation Proclamation.

I. INTEREST OF AMICUS CURIAE¹ (¹ Footnote: Pursuant to Rule 37.2, Amicus provided timely notice of intent to file to all parties. No counsel for a party authored this brief in whole or in part.) Amicus, Theodore “Ted” Hayes, Jr., submits this brief to highlight the “Constitutional Genius” of the 39th Congress.

II. SUMMARY OF ARGUMENT The “Constitutional Genius” of 1866 created a mandatory, self-executing enforcement regime. This brief proves: (1) The Johnson Veto serves as a hostile admission of the identity of the Beneficiaries; (2) Sections 2-5 criminalize federal “acts of omission”; and (3) Sections 8-9 and the Freedmen’s Bureau place the “Sword of the State” in the President’s hands to “maintain” freedom.

III. THE CROWN JEWEL: THE JOHNSON VETO ADMISSION President Andrew Johnson’s March 27, 1866, Veto Message is the definitive proof of the Act’s intent. Johnson stated: “The bill… proposes to make citizens of the colored race born in the United States.” By overriding this veto, Congress codified the specific identity of the Beneficiaries and rejected the Executive’s attempt to exclude them from national citizenship.

IV. THE MANDATORY ENGINE: SECTIONS 2, 5, 8, AND 9 The Act provides the “teeth” for protection:

Section 2: Depriving rights under “color of law” is a criminal offense.
Section 5: Imposes a $1,000 fine on federal officers who “fail to perform the duties” described.
Section 9: Explicitly authorizes the President to use the “land and naval forces” to prevent violations of the Act.

V. THE EXECUTIVE JURISDICTION: THE FREEDMEN’S BUREAU Placed under the direct management of the President, the Freedmen’s Bureau functioned as the executive arm of the 1866 Act. Combined, these laws created a permanent federal infrastructure to ensure that “Freedom” was a maintained reality, not an abstract suggestion.

VI. CONCLUSION The Department of Justice is commanded by the 1866 Act to “recognize and maintain” the freedom of the liberated. Failure to do so is a violation of the Law of the Land.

STEP 6: CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I, Theodore “Ted” Hayes, Jr., certify that on March 6, 2026, I served the foregoing documents upon the Attorney General of the United States and the Clerk of the Court via United States Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested.

Executed on March 8, 2026. (Signature: __________________________)