SAF Sues Michigan Agency Over Civil Rights Violations Against Foster Parents
This is a second amendment case, and there are plenty of sites covering that aspect. I want to look at this from a slightly different angle. Two alleged statements got my attention.
The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan, alleges that MDHHS caseworkers told Mr. Johnson, a 100-percent disabled Marine Corps veteran who sought custody of his grandson that he would have to give the agency the serial numbers of all of his firearms. When he questioned this, the caseworkers allegedly told him, “If you want to care for your grandson you will have to give up some of your constitutional rights.” This was after the state asked the Johnsons to be foster parents to their grandson.
The idea that an agent of any government can hold someone’s constitutional rights hostage should make your blood boil. To use the welfare of a child to do so is beyond unconscionable! If we want to return to a constitutional republic and the rule of law, citizens of Michigan should demand their governor (their chief executive) deal with this blatant violation of this man’s rights and the complete disregard of the best interest of the child, which should be the primary concern of the caseworker.
Two weeks later, the lawsuit alleges, a Gogebic County Court judge told the Johnsons that if they wanted their grandson placed in their care, “We know we are violating numerous constitutional rights here, but if you do not comply, we will remove the boy from your home.”
To add insult to injury it appears a county judge admits in court that they are violating the Johnson’s rights and extorting them into compliance with the welfare of their grandchild. I’m not sure if it’s the purview of the county or state legislature, but plainly articles of impeachment are in order.
What should we do? If you’re a resident of Michigan, contact your state legislators and governor. Calmly and politely point out the many violations of this family’s unalienable rights. If this is Michigan law, ask them to submit a bill to repeal that law immediately. Ask the governor to suspend the caseworker pending investigation and ask your legislators to file articles of impeachment for this county judge. If you have the time, read the Michigan Constitution to help bolster your position. And please leave a comment below with what you have done and how your elected officials respond. Only through the actions of We The People can we restore law and order to this great republic.
