Revised Statute 2477

“The Right-Of-Way for the construction of highways over public lands, not reserved for public use, is hereby granted.”

What is Revised Statue 2477?

It’s Your Fundamental Right-To-Way Across The Earth.

“The Right-Of-Way”

The Revised Statute 2477 Right Of Way is a human right granted by the U.S. Congress in 1865. It recognizes the fundamental right to travel across the Earth over unclaimed land. Part of the Mining Act of 1865, it allowed the construction of roads, trails, bridges, canals, railroads, and other recognizable paths known as “Highways.”

“For The Construction of Highways”

Construction of an RS 2477 highway was established by repeatedly using the same path over the earth until a visible way was created. The courts have ruled that animal trails, foot paths, bridleways, and other recognizable paths fall under the term “highway” and are RS 2477 rights-of-way.

“Over Public Land, Not Reserved For Public Use,”

An RS2477 right-of-way must have been constructed on public lands that were not claimed under the various homestead and mining laws. Construction on an RS 2477 right-of-way must have began before the land was withdrawal from public entry.

“Is Hereby Granted.”

RS 2477 was a grant that was authorized upon the passage of The Mining Act of 1865. It did not require authorization, documentation, or recognition of any kind.

How is Revised Statute 2477 a human right?

Rights are reserved in the inherent nature of a Right-Of-Way.

The Blacks Law Dictionary defines a Right-Of-Way as the following:

“The right of passage or of way is a servitude imposed by law or by convention, and by virtue of which one has a right to pass on foot, or horseback, or in a vehicle, to drive beasts of burden or carts, through the estate of another.”

Senator William Morris Stewart Author of the 15th Amendment to the US Constitution.

Does RS 2477 Still Apply?

Yes, the Federal Land Policy Management Act recognizes RS 2477 Rights-of-way.

FLPMA repealed the original RS 2477 statute. However, three separate sections of FLPMA declare that Revised Statute 2477 rights-of-way shall not be terminated, and all actions by the secretary shall be subject to these rights.

The Federal Land Policy Management Act of 1976 (FLPMA) states:

“Nothing in this Act, or in any amendment made by this Act, shall be construed as terminating any valid lease, permit, patent, right-of-way, or other land use right or authorization existing on the date of approval of this act.”

FLPMA 701(a), 43 U.S.C. 1701 note (a).

“All actions by the Secretary concerned under this Act shall be subject to valid existing rights.”

FLPMA 701(h), 43 U.S.C. 1701 note (h).

“Nothing in this title shall have the effect of terminating any right-of-way or right-of-use heretofore issued, granted, or permitted.”

FLPMA 509(a), 43 U.S.C. 1769(a).