Sam Sloan
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Samuel Howard Sloan (born September 7, 1944), also known as Mohammad Ismail Sloan, is an American chess player, businessman, perennial candidate and former broker-dealer. In 1978, he won a case pro se before the United States Supreme Court, becoming the last non-lawyer to argue a case in front of the court before it prohibited the practice in 2013.[1][2] He is also known for running many political campaigns in the state of New York and for President of the United States.[2]
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Born | Samuel Howard Sloan (1944-09-07) September 7, 1944 (age 79) Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
Other names | Mohammad Ismail Sloan |
Alma mater | University of California, Berkeley (dropped out) |
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Years active | 1959–present |
Organization | Ishi Press |
Known for | Winning a case pro se before the United States Supreme Court |
Political party | Republican (since 2023) |
Other political affiliations | Democratic (2014–2023) Libertarian (2002–2014) |
Children | 3 |
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In 2006, Sloan served a one-year term on the executive board of the United States Chess Federation.