A precursor fraud is the first deceptive act that corrupts the judicial record, such as a falsified sworn report or concealed order. SECTION VII — Emergency Relief and Deprivation of Rights

Q31. What is the legal test for emergency relief?

A:

Likelihood of success on the merits

Irreparable harm

Balance of equities

Public interest

Q32. How does precursor fraud satisfy prong 1?

A: Fraud on the court is a per se constitutional violation.

Q33. How does it satisfy prong 2?

A: False records cause ongoing harm every day they exist.

Q34. How does it satisfy prong 3?

A: Correcting fraud benefits the victim and the justice system.

Q35. How does it satisfy prong 4?

A: Public interest always favors integrity of judicial records.

SECTION VIII — Database Removal and Vacatur

Q36. Why can fraud justify removing someone’s name from a database?

A: Because fraudulent records violate the Privacy Act and due process.

Q37. What cases support expungement?

A:

King v. First American Investigations

Paul v. Davis

Codd v. Velger

Q38. What is the legal standard for expungement?

A: When records are false, stigmatizing, and cause ongoing harm.

Q39. Why is database removal necessary in long‑term fraud schemes?

A: Because false data replicates across systems and perpetuates harm.

Q40. How does this support a § 1983 emergency order?

A: Because the ongoing deprivation of rights requires immediate judicial intervention.

Example of Option A expansion:

Q1. What is the precursor‑fraud domino effect? A precursor fraud is the first deceptive act that corrupts the judicial record, such as a falsified sworn report or concealed order. Once this fraudulent act enters the system, every subsequent decision, filing, or administrative action becomes contaminated. Courts and scholars describe this as a “fraud‑initiated cascade,” meaning the initial deception triggers a chain reaction of escalating harms. This concept is central to civil‑rights litigation because it shows how a single fraudulent act can deprive someone of due process for years or decades.

FRAUD‑ON‑THE‑COURT + PATTERN ANALYSIS

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falsified sworn reports

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