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Every Motion Denied: A Father’s Day Message from the Broken Heart of Maryland Family Court

- by Michael Phillips - 1 Comment

In Montgomery County, Maryland, a father has been unable to see his son since January 2024 due to the Circuit Court’s refusal to enforce a court order. Despite filing around 100 motions requesting enforcement and accommodations for disabilities, all efforts were ignored or denied, reflecting systemic neglect of fathers’ rights within the family court system.

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Baltimore City / Budget / Citizens Services / Civil Rights / Disability / Fiscal Spending / Government Waste

Baltimore’s DEI Boondoggle: $2.7 Million for Ideology While the City Burns

- by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

The proposed FY2026 budget for Baltimore allocates $2.7 million to identity-based offices amidst an $85 million deficit, raising concerns about prioritizing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) over essential services. Critics argue this bureaucratic focus neglects pressing issues like public safety and infrastructure, ultimately failing marginalized groups who need real support.

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Ada Accommodations / Anne Arundel County / Appellate Court / Baltimore City / Constitutional Law / Disability / Judges

A Voice for Justice: How Jeff Reichert Turned to an ADA Advocate to Defend His Rights and Protect His Son

- by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

Jeff Reichert has engaged an independent ADA advocate, Janice Wolk Grenadier, to address alleged discrimination and procedural failures in his custody battle. Her letter calls for judicial accountability, an investigation into jurisdictional misconduct, enforcement of past court orders, and safeguarding the rights of both Grant and Jeff during a flawed legal process.

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Disability / Identification

Eric’s ID Law: Maryland’s New Driver’s License Option for Nonapparent Disabilities Marks a Major Step Toward Safety and Inclusion

- by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

Maryland’s HB0707, or Eric’s ID Law, allows residents to voluntarily designate a “nonapparent disability” on state IDs. This initiative aims to foster understanding during law enforcement interactions, especially for individuals with autism, PTSD, and similar conditions. Inspired by Eric Carpenter-Grantham, the law promotes empathy and awareness while signifying a significant step towards inclusive policing.

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Civil Rights / Disability

Nowhere to Turn: How Maryland’s Civil Rights System Abandons Disabled Parents

- by Michael Phillips - 1 Comment

The author, a disabled parent with ADHD and PTSD, struggles to gain access to his son amid systemic failures within the legal system. Despite numerous attempts for accommodations and filing complaints, he faces ongoing discrimination and bureaucratic indifference. The piece highlights the challenges disabled individuals encounter in seeking justice, emphasizing a need for reform.

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