Democrats Stop Allen’s Due Process Attack On Parents For DCS
On Wednesday, House Majority Leader Rep. John Allen offered an amendment to SB1003 that would have officially allowed authorities to strip parents of their due process rights. After being challenged by Rep. Jesus Rubacalva and Rep. Reginald Bolding, Allen gave up his effort for now.
Allen’s amendment to SB1003 would have codified the Department of Child Safety’s current practice of removing children from their homes without a court order or warrant. Allen had been planning to offer the amendment for some time, but because of its controversial nature, he had to slip the bill on an agenda in the hopes that he could catch his fellow legislators off-guard.
Allen faced tough questions from Bolding, who noted that caseworkers may determine within 180 minutes whether or not to take your child from your home. Once removed the parents have high hurdles to jump in order to get their children back.
It wasn’t until Rubacalva asked Allen if he was aware how many warrants or court orders the Department had obtained before taking children this year, that Allen abruptly ended the debate because the answer would have been too damaging.
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