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3hi the bupreme Court of the Oulteb 6005
JOHN A. GENTRY, PETITIONER

V.
THE HONORABLE JOE H. THOMPSON, RESPONDENT
ON PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI

TO THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE SIXTH CIRCUIT
MOTION FOR LEAVE TO PROCEED ON PAPERS
JOHN A. GENTRY
208 Navajo Court
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
(615) 351-2649
[email protected]
suijuris /Pro Se
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Petitioner, John Anthony Gentry, pursuant to U.S. Supreme Court Rule
40 and 10 U.S.C. § 502(a), respectfully moves for leave to file the accompanying
Petition for Writ of Certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the
Sixth Circuit, without prepayment of costs and for leave to proceed as a
Veteran and leave to proceed on papers prepared as required by Sup. Ct. Rule
33.2.
Sup. Ct. Rule 40 provides that a veteran suing under any provision of
law exempting veterans from the payment of fees or court costs, may proceed
without prepayment of fees or costs. The intent of Congress' enactment of
various statutes exempting veterans from the payment of court fees or court
costs, was generally to make courts available to veterans without cost for:
enforcement of their rights to veterans' benefits, and various protections
afforded to them as service members.
Petitioner respectfully asserts the intent of congress also includes
exemption for court fees and costs incurred in performance of duty and in
adherence to sworn oath. Upon entry into military service, Petitioner swore
the following oath pursuant to 10 U.S.C. § 502:
"I, John Anthony Gentry do solemnly swear that I will support

and defend the Constitution of the United States against all
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enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and
allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the
President of the United States and the orders of the officers
appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform
Code of Military Justice. So help me God."
This oath sworn by Petitioner, is an oath without limitation of time or
circumstance. This case is about preserving the republican principles upon
which our country was founded. This case is about defending our Constitution
and usurpation of rights provided therein. The facts of this case are
uncontested and there is no doubt the Respondent has forsaken republican
principles, and usurped rights provided for in our federal constitution. In so
doing, the Respondent has in fact become an enemy of the Constitution of the
United States and it is Petitioner's sworn duty to defend the Constitution.
Our President and Commander in Chief has called upon all of us who
hold the Constitution dear to defend, protect, and promote it and that "if we
fail to preserve it, it will never, ever exist again."
On this Sunday, Constitution Day, let us recommit

ourselves to our Founding Principles, and rededicate
ourselves to our glorious heritage. We have inherited a
birthright of freedom we must defend it dearly, protect it
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jealously, and promote it proudly, as one nation under God.

(President Donald Trump, Weekly Address, September 15,
2017
And above all, we value the dignity of every human life,
protect the rights of every person, and share the hope of
every soul to live in freedom. That is who we are. Those are
the priceless ties that bind us together as nations, as allies,
and as a civilization.
And if we fail to preserve it, it will never, ever exist again.

• . .
So we cannot fail. (President Donald Trump, Warsaw

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Petitioner's initial submission of his petitions and motions to this Court
(which included this motion) were returned unfiled, accompanied by a letter

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In Petitioner's Amended Complaint in U.S. Dist. Ct., Petitioner sought
the following relief: "Item 4. Issue injunctive relief commanding Defendant to
recognize and enforce the constitutional rights of citizens subject to his
jurisdiction." In seeking this reasonable redress, there can be no doubt
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Petitioner seeks to defend the constitution not only for himself, but also for
those that come after him and stand before the Respondent seeking justice in
future cases. Surely this Court must recognize this as a worthy endeavor in
defense of our federal constitution.
Due to these facts, Petitioner should be exempted from court costs and
fees for performance of duty in service to country. Petitioner should be
permitted to proceed as veteran under law exempting him from court costs and
fees and should be granted leave to proceed on papers prepared as required by
Rule 33.2
As evidence of Petitioner's character of service to country, he attaches
as addendum: (1) Letter of Commendation from the Commander Sixth Fleet,
(2) Certificate of Commendation from the Commanding General Tenth Marine
Amphibious Brigade, (3) Good Conduct Medal (2nd Award) and (4) Form
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Should the Court render decision to not allow Petitioner to proceed as a
veteran and not grant leave to proceed on papers as required by Rule 33.2,
Petitioner respectfully asks this Court to grant an extension of time to file
(motioned separately and filed concurrently), for his Petition for Writ of
Certiorari.
CONCLUSION
Pursuant to Sup. Ct.Ru1e 40 and 10 U.S.C. § 502(a), the Court should
exempt Petitioner from payment of court fees and costs and grant Petitioner
leave to proceed on papers as required by Sup. Ct. Rule 33.2 and permit him
to proceed as a veteran.
Alternatively, should this Court not grant this motion, the Court should
grant separately motioned extension of time to file, so that Petitioner can file
his brief in accordance with Sup. Ct. Rule 33.1.
Dated: February 11, 2018
Respectfully submitted,
J00 A Gentry, CPA, Pro Se

28 Navajo Court,
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
(615) 351-2649
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I, John Anthony Gentry, after being first duly sworn according to law,
do hereby make oath, verify, state, and affirm, pursuant to the penalties of
perjury under the laws of the United States, and by the provisions of 28 USC
§ 1746, that all statements included in the above and foregoing MOTION FOR
LEAVE TO PROCEED ON PAPERS, are true and correct representations, to
the best of my knowledge, information and belief.
I, John Anthony Gentry, further do hereby make oath, verify, state, and
affirm, pursuant to the penalties of perjury under the laws of the United
States, and by the provisions of 28 USC § 1746, that I am a veteran of the
United States Armed Forces, and United States Marine Corps and that my
character of service was Honorable.
Dated: February 11, 2018
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App. No.

3hi the bupreme Court of the Oulteb 6005

JOHN A. GENTRY, PETITIONER

THE HONORABLE JOE H. THOMPSON, RESPONDENT

ON PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI

MOTION FOR LEAVE TO PROCEED ON PAPERS

Petitioner, John Anthony Gentry, pursuant to U.S. Supreme Court Rule

Sixth Circuit, without prepayment of costs and for leave to proceed as a

without prepayment of fees or costs. The intent of Congress' enactment of

enforcement of their rights to veterans' benefits, and various protections

afforded to them as service members.

Petitioner respectfully asserts the intent of congress also includes

the following oath pursuant to 10 U.S.C. § 502:

"I, John Anthony Gentry do solemnly swear that I will support

This oath sworn by Petitioner, is an oath without limitation of time or

circumstance. This case is about preserving the republican principles upon

uncontested and there is no doubt the Respondent has forsaken republican

principles, and usurped rights provided for in our federal constitution. In so

United States and it is Petitioner's sworn duty to defend the Constitution.

fail to preserve it, it will never, ever exist again."

On this Sunday, Constitution Day, let us recommit

jealously, and promote it proudly, as one nation under God.

And if we fail to preserve it, it will never, ever exist again.

So we cannot fail. (President Donald Trump, Warsaw

Petitioner's initial submission of his petitions and motions to this Court

(which included this motion) were returned unfiled, accompanied by a letter

authority, this evidences the commitment of 5..r di

Again: There is no stronger link among men J ohn D

In Petitioner's Amended Complaint in U.S. Dist. Ct., Petitioner sought

the following relief: "Item 4. Issue injunctive relief commanding Defendant to

recognize and enforce the constitutional rights of citizens subject to his

jurisdiction." In seeking this reasonable redress, there can be no doubt

defense of our federal constitution.

fees for performance of duty in service to country. Petitioner should be

fees and should be granted leave to proceed on papers prepared as required by

As evidence of Petitioner's character of service to country, he attaches

as addendum: (1) Letter of Commendation from the Commander Sixth Fleet,

(2) Certificate of Commendation from the Commanding General Tenth Marine

Should the Court render decision to not allow Petitioner to proceed as a

Petitioner respectfully asks this Court to grant an extension of time to file

Pursuant to Sup. Ct.Ru1e 40 and 10 U.S.C. § 502(a), the Court should

his brief in accordance with Sup. Ct. Rule 33.1.

Dated: February 11, 2018

J00 A Gentry, CPA, Pro Se

Dated: February 11, 2018

the day of 'UA(kMj'2018

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