Elliot Axelman

Majoring in Criminal Justice
Southern New Hampshire University, Class of 2025
From Woodbridge, VA

Elliot "Alu" Axelman is a critical care / flight certified paramedic and FTO who has worked in EMS since 2011. He currently lives with his beautiful wife and son in Virginia. Alu enjoys writing, reading, travelling, learning, teaching, trying to play any instrument he can get his hands on, boxing, kickboxing, grappling, power lifting, rollerblading, football, basketball, gymnastics, and any other sport or physical challenge he can find. He is currently an amateur boxer (1-1). Alu is a pre-law student with a strong interest in civil liberties and natural rights. In 2022, he published a book titled Presumed Guilty, which describes the many areas in which the government violates due process by punishing people who have not been adjudicated as guilty by a court. Presumed Guilty was his fifth book. He is currently working on a book about all the systemic violation of the First Amendment. To this date, Alu has authored nine books and continues to publish podcasts and videos on LibertyBlock.com. His personal website is AluAxelman.com.

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Southern New Hampshire University

Elliot in the News

SNHU Announces Honor Roll for 2025 C-1 (Jan - Mar)

Congratulations on being named to Southern New Hampshire University's Honor Roll for the 2025 C-1 (Jan - Mar) term! Honor Roll is a term-specific achievement that recognizes learners who excel at ...

March, 11 2025 - Verified by Southern New Hampshire University

SNHU Announces Honor Roll for 2024 C-6 (Oct - Dec)

Southern New Hampshire University congratulates the following students on being named to the Honor Roll for the 2024 C-6 (Oct - Dec) term. Honor Roll is a term-specific achievement that recognizes ...

January, 14 2025 - Verified by Southern New Hampshire University

SNHU President's List Announced

It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Fall 2024 President's List. The fall terms run from September to D...

January, 14 2025 - Verified by Southern New Hampshire University

SNHU Announces Honor Roll for 2024 C-5 (Sep - Oct)

Congratulations on being named to Southern New Hampshire University's Honor Roll for the 2024 C-5 (Sep - Oct) term! Honor Roll is a term-specific achievement that recognizes learners who excel at ...

December, 03 2024 - Verified by Southern New Hampshire University

SNHU Announces Honor Roll for 2024 C-4 (Jul - Aug)

Congratulations on being named to Southern New Hampshire University's Honor Roll for the 2024 C-4 (Jul - Aug) term! Honor Roll is a term-specific achievement that recognizes learners who excel at ...

September, 10 2024 - Verified by Southern New Hampshire University

SNHU Announces Honor Roll for 2024 C-3 (May-Jun)

Congratulations on being named to Southern New Hampshire University's Honor Roll for the 2024 C-3 (May-Jun) term! Honor Roll is a term-specific achievement that recognizes learners who excel at SN...

July, 11 2024 - Verified by Southern New Hampshire University

SNHU President's List Announced

It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Spring 2024 President's List. The spring terms run from January to...

May, 16 2024 - Verified by Southern New Hampshire University

SNHU Announces Honor Roll for 24EW4

Congratulations on being named to Southern New Hampshire University's Honor Roll for the 24EW4 term! Honor Roll is a term-specific achievement that recognizes learners who excel at SNHU. It was es...

May, 16 2024 - Verified by Southern New Hampshire University

SNHU Announces Honor Roll for 24EW3

Congratulations on being named to Southern New Hampshire University's Honor Roll for the 24EW3 term! Honor Roll is a term-specific achievement that recognizes learners who excel at SNHU. It was es...

March, 20 2024 - Verified by Southern New Hampshire University

SNHU Announces Honor Roll for 23EW2

Congratulations on being named to Southern New Hampshire University's Honor Roll for the 23EW2 term! Honor Roll is a term-specific achievement that recognizes learners who excel at SNHU. It was es...

January, 05 2024 - Verified by Southern New Hampshire University

SNHU President's List Announced

It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Summer 2023 President's List. The summer terms run from May to Aug...

September, 06 2023 - Verified by Southern New Hampshire University

SNHU Announces Honor Roll for 23EW6

Congratulations on being named to Southern New Hampshire University's Honor Roll for the 23EW6 term! Honor Roll is a term-specific achievement that recognizes learners who excel at SNHU. It was es...

September, 06 2023 - Verified by Southern New Hampshire University

SNHU Announces Honor Roll for 23EW5

Congratulations on being named to Southern New Hampshire University's Honor Roll for the 23EW5 term! Honor Roll is a term-specific achievement that recognizes learners who excel at SNHU. It was es...

July, 12 2023 - Verified by Southern New Hampshire University

SNHU President's List Announced

It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Winter 2023 President's List. The winter terms run from January to...

May, 16 2023 - Verified by Southern New Hampshire University

SNHU Announces Honor Roll for 23EW4

Congratulations on being named to Southern New Hampshire University's Honor Roll for the 23EW4 term! Honor Roll is a term-specific achievement that recognizes learners who excel at SNHU. It was es...

May, 09 2023 - Verified by Southern New Hampshire University

SNHU Announces Honor Roll for 23EW3

Congratulations on being named to Southern New Hampshire University's Honor Roll for the 23EW3 term! Honor Roll is a term-specific achievement that recognizes learners who excel at SNHU. It was es...

March, 07 2023 - Verified by Southern New Hampshire University

Elliot Axelman Named to Honor Roll

Southern New Hampshire University congratulates Elliot Axelman on being named to the Honor Roll for the 22EW2 term. Honor Roll is a term-specific achievement that recognizes learners who excel at ...

January, 17 2023 - Verified by Southern New Hampshire University

Elliot Axelman Named to SNHU President's List

Elliot Axelman has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's Fall 2022 President's List. The fall terms run from September to December. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a m...

January, 13 2023 - Verified by Southern New Hampshire University

Elliot Axelman Named to Honor Roll

Southern New Hampshire University congratulates Elliot Axelman on being named to the Honor Roll for the 22EW1 term. Honor Roll is a term-specific achievement that recognizes learners who excel at ...

November, 01 2022 - Verified by Southern New Hampshire University

Elliot Axelman Named to Honor Roll

Southern New Hampshire University congratulates Elliot Axelman on being named to the Honor Roll for the 22EW6 term. Honor Roll is a term-specific achievement that recognizes learners who excel at ...

September, 07 2022 - Verified by Southern New Hampshire University

Elliot Axelman Named to SNHU President's List

Elliot Axelman has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's Summer 2022 President's List. The summer terms run from May to August. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a mini...

September, 07 2022 - Verified by Southern New Hampshire University

Elliot Axelman Named to Honor Roll

Southern New Hampshire University congratulates Elliot Axelman on being named to the Honor Roll for the 22EW5 term. Honor Roll is a term-specific achievement that recognizes learners who excel at ...

July, 06 2022 - Verified by Southern New Hampshire University

Elliot Axelman Named to Honor Roll

Southern New Hampshire University congratulates Elliot Axelman on being named to the Honor Roll for the following term: 22EW4. Honor Roll is a term-specific achievement that recognizes learners wh...

May, 17 2022 - Verified by Southern New Hampshire University

Work Experience

Paramedic at Stewarts Ambulance Service Inc.

EMT-P (paramedic); duties included emergency response to contracted facilities and interfacility transport, including transport of patients on ventilators, multiple IV infusions, and/or blood products.

October 2017 - October 2023

Projects + Publications

Restoring Due Process in Restraining Orders

This paper proposes a transformative policy to address the due process deficiencies in ex parte restraining orders. By leveraging widely accessible technologies such as remote video hearings and immediate defendant notification, the policy ensures defendants have an opportunity to contest allegations before losing constitutional rights, while maintaining robust protections for plaintiffs. Supported by empirical data, legal analysis, and stakeholder collaboration, the proposal outlines a pilot program to reduce ex parte orders, enhance judicial efficiency, and rebuild public trust in the justice system. Ethical considerations, comprehensive monitoring, and SMART goals ensure the policy balances fairness, safety, and accessibility, offering a scalable model for nationwide reform.

December 2024 - Articles

Unveiling the Complexities of Domestic Violence: Reforming Due Process and Accountability in Restraining Order Systems

This paper examines the multifaceted issue of domestic violence, exploring its prevalence, causes, and the systemic challenges within the criminal justice system, with a focus on ex parte restraining orders. Drawing on statistical data, scholarly research, and legal analysis, it highlights the high incidence of domestic violence (affecting nearly 10 million annually in the U.S.), gender biases in enforcement, and barriers to reporting. The paper critiques the conflation of distinct offenses (e.g., stalking, domestic violence, rape) and the vagueness of domestic violence statutes, which risk constitutional challenges. Proposing six key reforms—higher evidentiary thresholds, enhanced due process, accountability for plaintiffs and officials, swift remote hearings, and elimination of pre-hearing punishments—it aims to balance victim protection with defendants’ rights. The paper also addresses the limitations of restraining orders, underscored by cases like Castle Rock v. Gonzales (2005), and advocates for self-defense training to empower potential victims, offering a comprehensive roadmap for systemic reform.

December 2024 - Articles

Unraveling the Psychological Drivers of Mass Shootings: A Case Study of Seung-Hui Cho and Steven Kazmierczak

This summary investigates the psychological and social factors behind the mass shootings perpetrated by Seung-Hui Cho at Virginia Tech in 2007 and Steven Kazmierczak at Northern Illinois University in 2008. Focusing on Cho’s premeditated attack, driven by an inferiority complex, resentment, and perceived bullying, the paper applies psycho-social theories, including Strain Theory, to explain his motivations. It compares Cho’s case with Kazmierczak’s, noting similarities in mental health struggles, medication cessation, and influences from prior shootings like Columbine. The analysis highlights missed intervention opportunities, such as inadequate mental health treatment and firearm access, and critiques the role of psychotropic medications. Proposing intensive therapeutic interventions and stricter gun controls, the paper underscores the need for early support systems to prevent such tragedies. Limited by gaps in Cho’s mental health and training records, the study calls for enhanced data collection and investigative strategies to inform future prevention efforts.

August 2024 - Articles

The Destruction of Miranda

We all know about the Fifth Amendment and the protection against self-incrimination. If a person does not wish to speak to a government official, they can “plead the fifth” and then remain silent. There are countless examples of people who unwittingly give cops and prosecutors the rope they eventually use to hang them at trial. It is almost always best to say nothing to government agents. Anything you say or do really WILL be used against you by cops. They are not “cool” or “just making conversation.” They are cleverly manipulating you into digging your own grave. Shut up and say nothing except “I invoke my Fifth and Sixth Amendment rights to remain silent and be provided with a lawyer.” This is literally the advice that cops, lawyers, and judges give to their own children about interacting with police.

August 2024 - Others

Bail Reform and Its Ripple Effects: Balancing Due Process, Public Safety, and Systemic Equity

This paper explores the evolving landscape of bail reform, focusing on the shift away from cash bail in jurisdictions like New Jersey, Philadelphia, and New York. It examines the motivations behind these progressive and libertarian-driven reforms, which aim to address systemic inequities faced by disadvantaged suspects, as exemplified by cases like Marvin Mayfield and Kalief Browder. The paper analyzes the impacts of reduced pretrial detention on the criminal justice system, including increased risks to public safety, police workload, and judicial autonomy, as well as benefits like cost savings and reduced jail overcrowding. Through contrasting narratives—Daniel Pierson’s wrongful detention and Christina Yuna Lee’s tragic murder by a released suspect—it highlights the polarized perspectives on bail reform. Supported by data and legal analysis, the paper underscores the need for a balanced approach that upholds due process, protects communities, and mitigates unintended consequences of reform.

July 2024 - Articles

Constitutional Concerns of Predictive Policing

This paper examines the application of predictive policing to address a series of home burglaries in a local community, detailing the use of data-driven strategies to enhance law enforcement efficiency. It outlines how predictive policing, supported by tools like crime mapping and forensic analysis, identified patterns in seven burglaries, guiding targeted patrols and investigations. The paper explores additional technologies—surveillance cameras, facial recognition, license plate readers, and smart-home systems—that could further deter crime. However, it critically analyzes the drawbacks, including potential racial biases, Fourth Amendment violations, and public resentment, as evidenced by cases like U.S. v. Curry (2020) and Taylor v. Nocco (ongoing). Balancing the benefits of improved safety and resource allocation against risks of overreach and eroded trust, the paper advocates for cautious implementation with robust safeguards to protect constitutional rights and ensure equitable policing practices

June 2024 - Articles

My Thoughts on U.S. v. Rahimi (2024)

At long last, SCOTUS has published their decision in U.S. v. Rahimi. The case arose from a conviction of a Texas man named Zackey Rahimi, who was found guilty of violating a federal law. Specifically, Rahimi violated 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(8), which prohibits the possession of firearms by anyone who is the subject of a domestic violence restraining order. Interestingly, the restraining orders are issued by state courts, while the law in question is federal. Additionally, each state has analogous laws making it a crime for someone to possess firearms while being the subject of a restraining order. Rahimi challenged the federal law as unconstitutional on its face due to conflicting with the Second Amendment as interpreted in NYSRPA v. Bruen (2022). In Bruen, the SCOTUS held that a restriction of any firearms right (anything that conflicts with the clear text of the 2nd Amendment) could only be constitutional if the same law or policy existed at the time the Amendment was ratified in 1791. For this case, the SCOTUS would have to determine whether restraining order gun prohibitions existed in 1791, unless they wanted to scrap the Bruen test and create another standard.

June 2024 - Others

My Thoughts on Chiaverini v. Napoleon (2024)

This case concerns the availability of federal lawsuits against police officers for false arrests. This is referred to as a “Fourth Amendment malicious-prosecution claim under 42 U. S. C. §1983.” In the decision, SCOTUS explains that “ . . . a pretrial detention counts as an unreasonable seizure, and so is illegal, unless it is based on probable cause.” In order to win a malicious-prosecution lawsuit against a cop, the plaintiff must prove: 1) the appropriate intent by the cop 2) favorable termination of the case (didn’t result in a conviction), and 3) initiation of legal process.

June 2024 - Others

Mitigating Sexual Assault Victimization: Leveraging Data, Bystander Intervention, and Self-Defense Training

This paper analyzes the prevalence and risk factors of sexual assault in the United States, drawing on 2022 data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics, which reported 531,810 incidents at a rate of 1.9 per 1,000 people. It explores victimization theories—victim precipitation, lifestyle, deviant place, and routine activity—and identifies key risk factors, including alcohol use, casual sex behaviors, and power dynamics, particularly among college students. A meta-analysis highlights that 26% of female college students experience sexual assault, with women, freshmen, and minorities at heightened risk. The paper evaluates the severe impacts on victims, such as PTSD and behavioral changes, and proposes solutions like bystander education programs, which increase intervention efficacy, and self-defense training, particularly in martial arts like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, to empower potential victims. Emphasizing the deterrent effect of resistance, the paper advocates for comprehensive prevention strategies, including education and policy reforms, to address the root causes and reduce sexual violence while avoiding victim-blaming narratives.

February 2024 - Articles

Letter Regarding Discretionary Actions of Judge Aaron Persky

This letter to the Judicial Ethics Advisory Committee critiques the discretionary decisions of Judge Aaron Persky in the sentencing of Brock Turner, convicted of sexual assault against Emily Doe in 2016. Despite California Penal Code mandating a prison term of three, six, or eight years for Turner’s crimes, Persky imposed an exceptionally lenient sentence, citing questionable mitigating factors such as intoxication and character references. The paper argues that Persky violated the California Code of Judicial Ethics by failing to recuse himself due to a shared alma mater with Turner, disregarding sentencing guidelines, and prioritizing the defendant’s interests over the victim’s impact statement. These actions undermined public safety, deterrence, and judicial impartiality. Supported by trial evidence and statutory analysis, the memorandum calls for accountability to restore public confidence in the judiciary and protect future victims of sexual assault.

June 2023 - Classwork

Six Reasons We Must End The War On Terror

It’s been 18 years since that fateful day when the World Trade Center in NYC was attacked, killing and injuring thousands of Americans. The U.S. military has spent 18 years and nearly 5 trillion dollars on the “war on terror” since the attack. This morning, war-hawks on Fox News upset me enough to make me write about foreign policy for the first time in my life. While this is an informal rant, I will back up everything I say with reliable sources. Below are six major reasons we must abandon the miserable failure that politicians refer to as the “war on terror.”

September 2019 - Others

Americans Do Not Have Property Rights

Many Americans believe that the United States of America is the freest — and therefore the greatest — nation in the world. If you asked these proud Americans what specifically separates their country from the rest of the world, they might reply that its citizens maintain their natural rights to own property. The basic principle of property rights affirms that all individuals are the sole proprietors of themselves and their justly acquired property, and that no person could justly take their property by force. Property is defined as any physical and/or consumable item. Unlike the citizens of totalitarian countries like North Korea, Americans are totally free to own houses, clothes, cars, money, and weapons.

October 2018 - Others

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