Parental Rights News

There is a growing contest between government and families regarding who should be the primary decision maker for children. Scroll below for news items, and subscribe to our newsletters for updates, as we continue to monitor the news and share key stories and research.

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Newsom Signs AB 495 Against Parental Rights

California Governor Gavin Newsom on October 12 signed Assembly Bill 495 into law. This is the bill that allows any…

Rewind: Arrested for Valuing Her Son’s Independence, with Brittany Patterson and David DeLugas

Welcome back to the EPPiC Broadcast! This week, we’re rewinding to our episode featuring Brittany Patterson, a Georgia mother who made…

Texas: Vote ‘Yes’ on Proposition 15

This November, your ballot will include the opportunity to enshrine fundamental parental rights in the Texas Constitution. Proposition 15 (Senate…

"Quick Takes" on Parental Rights News

Thanks to the partnership of concerned parents like you, we are able to monitor the news for issues that could affect parental rights. Here are some "quick takes" on news items. Please also see our news sections arranged by category: medical child abuse, disabilities, and child abuse prevention.

Is Foster Care Better?

While we recognize that foster care is necessary for some children in the case of true abuse, let’s make sure…

Mother Arrested – Maryann Godboldo

Detroit resident Maryann Godboldo was arrested in 2011 after a 10-hour standoff with police and CPS who claimed she was…

No Questioning Allowed – Scott and Jody Ferris

According to HSLDA, who is representing the Ferrises, “Scott and Jody Ferris faced hostile medical staff during Jodi’s postpartum care…