Tag: constitutional rights
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Idaho’s Child Welfare Debate: Protection, Profit, and the Limits of State Power
A heated debate in Idaho raises questions about the effectiveness of child welfare, with critics claiming it prioritizes family separation over protection. The child welfare system is influenced by federal funding that rewards removals. Recent legal challenges and high-profile cases like Baby Cyrus emphasize tensions between parental rights and state intervention, revealing systemic flaws.
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The Public Has a Right to Know Whether Government Agencies Followed the Law Before Taking Someone’s Freedom.
Los Angeles and San Diego officials are under scrutiny for withholding public records related to the prosecution of Giselle Smiel, raising concerns over transparency and due process. Taxpayer-funded agencies are stalling information requests, undermining public trust in the justice system by obscuring the facts surrounding an arrest that severely impacts a citizen’s freedom.
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Oregon Senator Sounds Alarm on Family Courts—Raising Questions Californians Should Not Ignore
Oregon is experiencing increasing scrutiny over family courts, spurred by Senator Suzanne Weber’s concerns about unchecked judicial power and limited transparency. Complaints have emerged from constituents highlighting systemic issues, echoing similar criticisms in California. The lack of accountability and federal funding influences demand nationwide reform, though responses remain sparse.
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Border Patrol’s Warrantless Raid on Arizona Aid Camp Sparks Legal and Civil Liberties Questions
By Michael Phillips | CABayNews U.S. Border Patrol agents carried out a rare warrantless raid on a humanitarian aid camp in the Arizona desert last month, triggering new scrutiny over federal enforcement tactics and raising questions about whether the agency exceeded its legal authority. The November 23 operation targeted Byrd Camp, a small network of…
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California’s AB 495: A “Family Preparedness” Plan or a Backdoor Attack on Parental Rights?
California’s Assembly Bill 495, marketed as a way to assist families in crisis, raises alarm among critics for its vague language allowing almost anyone to become a child’s caregiver without parental consent or oversight. This bill potentially undermines parental rights, creates risks for children, and simplifies the process for potential predators to exploit loopholes.