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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Parental Rights Advisor Honored for Life of Leadership and Influence

On Tuesday, March 24, the New York University Annual Survey of Law dedicated its 83rd volume to Fiorello LaGuardia Professor…

Homeschooling Policy and Parental Rights, with Will Estrada

In this episode, Will Estrada, Esq., Senior Counsel at the Home School Legal Defense Association, joins us to discuss recent…

Minnesota Alert: Bill Would Eliminate MMR Vaccine Exemptions

A bill in Minnesota is advancing that would significantly limit parental authority over medical decisions for children. We need your…

"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.

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…

Family Forced to Flee the Country – Sarah Hershberger

In Ohio, an Amish family was forced to flee the country to spare their daughter unwanted and dangerous chemo-therapy, including…