Tag: constitutional rights

Constitutional Law / Corruption / Court Of Ruin The William Sewell Files / Family Court / South Carolina / Supreme Court

Judicial Notice and Due Process: Why South Carolina Must Apply Turner v. Rogers in the William Sewell Case

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William Sewell, a South Carolina father, faces potential incarceration over unpaid child support and a hefty guardian ad litem fee. His case raises due process concerns, particularly regarding the right to legal counsel as outlined in Turner v. Rogers. This situation highlights systemic injustices towards indigent parents in family courts across the U.S.

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Advocacy / California / Civil Rights / Criminal / Family Court / Illinois / New Jersey / Texas

When Parenting Time Becomes Optional: How Criminal Contempt Laws Can Be Used to Hold Custody Violators Accountable

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The family court system exhibits a double standard in enforcing parenting rights, where noncompliance with child support is strictly penalized, while visitation violations often go unaddressed. Bruce Eden’s strategy advocates using criminal contempt laws to enforce visitation rights, aiming to highlight and challenge this imbalance while advocating for legislative reforms.

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Advocacy / Civil Rights / Court Reform / Crime Violence

The Silent Epidemic of False Accusations — And Why No One in Power Wants to Talk About It

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The article highlights that 20 million Americans report being falsely accused of domestic violence, yet this issue remains unaddressed in media and legislation. It critiques the neglect of due process in favor of funding and narratives that prioritize victims, emphasizing the need for reform to protect the rights of the wrongfully accused.

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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

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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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Court Reform / Family Court / Judges / New York / The Fishman Files

Aidan Hasn’t Seen His Father in 7 Years: When Parental Alienation Is Court-Sanctioned

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Marc Fishman has not seen his son Aidan for over seven years, despite no allegations of abuse or danger. Fishman’s case highlights failures in the family court system, where parental alienation is overlooked and visitation rights are denied without due process. This tragedy reflects a broader issue affecting many parents and children.

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Constitutional Law / Corruption / Family Court / Judges / Uncategorized

Justice by Omission: How Family Court Covers Up Its Failures

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The family court system conceals its failures by omitting crucial data, perpetuating a false narrative of fairness and effectiveness. Critical metrics on custody rulings, false accusations, and parental alienation remain untracked, creating an environment resistant to accountability. Without transparency and independent oversight, systemic issues will persist, harming families unjustly.

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Anne Arundel County / Baltimore City / Constitutional Law / Family Court / Judges / The Reichert Files

Buried by Design: What Is Maryland Family Court Hiding in the Reichert Case?

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The Reichert v. Hornbeck custody case exposes systemic failures in Maryland courts that prevent Jeff Reichert from seeing his son, Grant, for over three years. Protective orders used against him appear to facilitate alienation, while concerns arise over the questionable circumstances surrounding Grant’s living arrangements and the mother’s history, raising suspicions of misconduct and abuse.

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Adr / California / Constitutional Law / Corruption / Family Court / San Marcos Abduction Attempt / Surveillance

Stonewalled: How Law Enforcement and School Officials Are Trying to Bury What Happened on May 1 in San Marcos

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I filed the records requests. I followed the law. And now I’m being stonewalled by the very agencies entrusted with the protection of children and the public’s trust. What happened …

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Advocacy / American / Corruption / Editorial

How America Lost Its Backbone — And Why It’s Finally Fighting to Get It Back

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The post discusses the decline of rugged individualism in America, tracing its roots from colonial times through WWII. Post-war trauma shifted society toward dependency on government, eroding family and community structures. With rising youth crime and mental health issues, there is a growing backlash, as citizens seek to reclaim personal responsibility and constitutional rights.

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Adr / Constitutional Law / Court Reform / Family Court

Judges with a Financial Stake in Your Case? Why That’s a Constitutional Crisis

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The family court system faces significant issues regarding judicial impartiality, as many judges have financial ties that create conflicts of interest. Despite the Supreme Court’s ruling in Caperton v. A.T. Massey, recusal is rarely practiced, leading to a constitutional crisis where litigants, particularly vulnerable ones, are deprived of fair hearings.

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