Posted on 07/19/2017 5:21:32 PM PDT by Hadean
A lawsuit filed in federal court on Monday alleges the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) violated the gun rights of foster parents.
Caseworkers from MDHHS and a county judge told William Johnson of Ontonagon, Mich., that he had to choose between his Second Amendment rights and fostering his grandson, according to a complaint filed with the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan. The 54-year-old Johnson is a retired, disabled Marine with a Michigan Concealed Pistol License. He and his wife were asked by the state of Michigan to foster their grandson. According to Johnson's suit, however, the issues began as soon as he arrived at MDHHS to pick up the child.
Johnson said he was searched for a firearm and, although he was not carrying a gun, officials demanded to see his concealed carry license. He was then told he would need to give MDHHS the serial numbers of all of his firearms, including rifles and shotguns, and register them with the agency. After questioning why he would have to register his firearms in order to foster his grandson, Johnson said he was told by one caseworker, "if you want to care for your grandson you will have to give up some of your constitutional rights." When he objected, he was told there would not be a "power struggle" and MDHHS "would just take his grandson and place him in a foster home" if he didn't comply with their requests.
Two weeks later, during a hearing on placement of the child, Johnson said a Gogebic County Court judge similarly told him, "if you want to care for your grandson you will have to give up some of your constitutional rights."
Lawyer up, and hit ‘em hard. There are some very good, responsible organizations ready to take on this case I’m certain.
ACLJ comes to mind.
What do these bureaucrat asshats know about constitutional rights?
Michigan has a Muslim MD whose education was paid for by Soros. The MD is running for GOV.
this needs to be won in court.
liberty counsel and alliance defense foundation also take these kinds of cases.
Been there, ACLJ wont touch anything that is also a family court matter. Sad, but true.
Absolutely Preposterous!
Article says SAF is involved.
“The Second Amendment Foundation, which is party to the suit, said the actions of MDHHS were “outrageous,” and the policy violates the civil rights of Michigan foster parents.”
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