The shift from the term “chauffeur” to “driver” in legal contexts represents more than just a change in terminology; it reveals a broader attempt by the State to regulate vehicle operation as a commercial activity. This transition directly impacts citizens’ fundamental right to travel freely, as upheld by the Supreme Court on numerous occasions. Below, we delve into how this shift affects your rights and why State laws often blur the lines between private travel and commercial activity.
"Under the color of law" refers to actions taken by government Officials or Agents that appear to be within the bounds of their lawful authority but are, in fact, abuses of power or violations of an private citizen/non-citizen national‘s constitutional rights. This phrase is often used in legal contexts to describe situations where "law enforcement Officers" or other public officials misuse their positions to commit unlawful acts of injustice and/or or discrimination, such as unlawful arrests, excessive force, unlawful and illegal foreclosures (since all foreclosures are fraud since Executive Order 6102 and House Joint Resolution 192 of June 5, 1933, public law 73-10), unlawful repossessions/thefts, or illegal searches and seizures.