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Personal details | |
Occupation | Politician |
Pronouns | He/him |
← 15th President of Redmont → | |
Preceded by | LilDigiVert |
Succeeded by | GoldBlooded |
Political party | Redmont Nationalist Party |
Vice president | Nacholebraa |
← 8th Chief Justice → | |
Preceded by | Drew_Hall |
Succeeded by | Nacholebraa |
Nominated by | Bezzergeezer |
← 9th Speaker of the House → | |
In office | 21 October - 11 November 2021, 12 November 2021 - 11 January 2022 |
Political Party | ICP |
← 19th Speaker of the House → | |
In Office | 12 March - 4 April 2023 |
Political Party | TEA |
xLayzur (also known as XL) is a prominent and controversial player in DemocracyCraft. He has served in nearly every branch of government, including President of Redmont (October 2023 – February 2024), Speaker of the House, Deputy Speaker, Senator, Vice President, and briefly as Chief Justice (for one day in March 2024). Known for prolific legislation, high-profile court battles, and a polarizing leadership style, he is considered one of the most consequential political figures in Redmont’s history.
Early Career
- Joined the server in 2021.
- First held office as a Representative.
- Built his reputation as an active legislator, authoring early bills on judicial and legislative standards.
Legislative Career
Major Acts Authored / Sponsored
- Judicial Standards Act – Introduced reforms to appeals and judicial accountability (“Peel Those Appeals” amendment).
- Legislative Standards Act – Sponsored multiple amendments, including the Congressional Committee Structure Act and Congressional Committees Reform Act.
- Taxation Act Amendments – Authored the Fair Taxes Act and Fair Property Tax Relief Act; later introduced the XL Taxation Act.
- Federal Reserve Act – Helped shape Redmont’s central banking system (later repealed).
- Commission Expansion Act (2021) – Set minimum commission rates (rescinded).
- REIT Formation Act – Attempted to allow creation of Real Estate Investment Trusts (vetoed).
- Clarity Act – Sought to clarify statutory interpretation (later repealed).
- Equal Judge Requirements Act – Co-authored judicial eligibility reforms.
- Executive Standards Act amendments – Co-sponsored reforms such as the Opportunity Act.
- No More Handouts Resolution – Opposed subsidies perceived as giveaways.
Executive Career
Presidency (Oct 2023 – Feb 2024)
- Issued numerous Executive Orders, including:
- EO 1/24 – Presidential Commendations (awarded commendations, including controversially to himself).
- EO 2/24 – XL Awards (Order of Redmont commendations).
- EO 28/23 – PURGE (Halloween event directive).
- EO 29/23 – Directive of Non-Enforcement (later repealed).
- EO 31/23 – Pharmaceutical and Regulatory Framework (pharmacy licensing, later made redundant).
- EO 3/24 – Respect Your Elders (RYE) (vetoed by server owner).
- EO 4/24 – Trifecta Clarification (later repealed).
Policies
- Pushed for stronger economic regulation, taxation reform, and judiciary efficiency.
- Advocated executive independence but clashed with courts and legislature over separation of powers.
Judicial Involvement
Year | Court Case & Outcome | Key Issues / Reasoning |
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2021 | [2021] SCR 12 xLayzur v. Commonwealth of Redmont – dismissed at plaintiff’s request | Sued over being disqualified from a mayoral race due to insufficient playtime; voluntarily dismissed. |
2022 | [2022] SCR 19 Commonwealth v. xLayzur (Bribery / Treason) – dismissed for lack of evidence | Accused of soliciting a bribe to change his vote on the Proceeds of Crime Act and lying to Congress. Supreme Court dismissed charges; screenshots were not credible. |
2023 | [2023] FCR 56 Commonwealth v. xLayzur (Embezzlement) – dismissed at plaintiff’s request | Alleged misuse of funds from “The Exchange”; prosecution dropped the case. |
2023 | [2023] FCR 62 xLayzur & Krix v. Politico – adjourned (ongoing) | Civil libel suit where Politico accused them of vote selling (“VOTEGATE”). Plaintiffs sought damages and an injunction; case remains unresolved. |
2024 | [2024] SCR 1 Commonwealth v. xLayzur (Election & Corruption) – acquitted | Charged with treason, obstruction of justice, and conspiracy for allegedly intimidating the Secretary of State and manipulating House election results. Court ruled not guilty; evidence described as “a good story” but insufficient beyond reasonable doubt. |
2024 | [2024] SCR 4 dodrio3 v. Commonwealth of Redmont – plaintiff won | Disputed January 2024 House election. Court held only the Supreme Court can remove an elected Representative. Critiqued President xLayzur’s decision to fire his Secretary and retabulate votes. |
2024 | [2024] SCR 5 Milkcrack v. Commonwealth of Redmont – plaintiff won | Court ruled the Vice President wrongly broke a tie in a Senate election. Held President xLayzur responsible for initiating the unnecessary election. Clarified only the President, not the VP, can break ties. |
2024 | [2024] SCR 9 Krix v. Commonwealth of Redmont – dismissed (res judicata) | Civil case argued Senate’s motion to remove President xLayzur violated double-jeopardy protections. Court dismissed as already decided in related case. |
2024 | [2024] SCR 10 Snowy_Heart v. Commonwealth – dismissed | Constitutional injunction alleging a conflict of interest; dismissed by the court. |
2025 | [2025] FCR 7 AlexanderLove v. Commonwealth – precedent use | Case was unrelated to him but cited Commonwealth v. xLayzur [2024] SCR 1 as precedent confirming presidential authority to fire secretaries. |
Judicial Patterns Most criminal charges against xLayzur ended in dismissal or acquittal. The Supreme Court often found the evidence insufficient (e.g., bribery case) or concluded he acted within his presidential powers (e.g., firing a secretary). However, other cases indirectly criticized his actions (e.g., House election dispute, Senate tie‑break case)
Impeachment
- Impeached by the House of Representatives on 11 December 2023.
- Convicted and removed by the Senate; banned from office.
- Supreme Court overturned the conviction on 1 February 2024, reinstating him.
Chief Justice
- Appointed Chief Justice in March 2024.
- Tenure lasted one day before removal via Democracycraft Staff Team, the shortest in server history.
Legacy
- Prolific Lawmaker: Authored or co-sponsored dozens of acts across taxation, judiciary, and executive standards.
- Controversial Leader: Impeachment, lawsuits, and self-commendations fueled accusations of overreach.
- Polarizing Figure: Admired by some as an ambitious reformer; criticized by others for opportunism and authoritarian leanings.
- Historical Impact: Few players in DemocracyCraft history have had as wide an influence across all three branches of government.
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