Help Stop Forced Deportation of 3 US Children to Zimbabwe

[jcsmilez]

Dear Cheffers,

A friend of mine is forced to send her 3 children on a plane to Zimbabwe by April 20th unless our country intervenes beforehand. This is so beyond me, I really don't even know where to begin other than to get the word out about this injustice.

The press release: U.S. Judge Forces Three U.S. Children To Hostile Third World Country | PRLog

There is a facebook page with more information and updates here: Help the Curles | Facebook

There is a petition to sign here: http://www.change.org/petitions/pre...m_source=share_petition&utm_term=autopublish#

Please check it out, sign the petition, share with your friends, contact your local government officials and media. Please pray. Thank you.

 

[pamperedlinda]

Have you been hacked?

 

[jcsmilez]

No, it's for real. :'( I know this friend personally. She is the daughter of the pastor of the church I grew up in. The story sounds so crazy, but it is all too real.

 

[LoriLions]

If this is the daughter to the pastor of your church, I think our PC family needs to pray about it like we are doing for Paige...

I again lit a candle for Paige tonight (which I have only done a few times since joining in 2011) but I reflected on my favorite holiday, Easter and everything that she is missing and how much the family misses her physical presence. I felt better after the reflection and prayer.

Perhaps we need to start another candle?

 

[pampchefrhondab]

This is awful! I am praying for them and will be signing the petition!

 

[jcsmilez]

Thank you Rhonda and Lori!!

 

[jcsmilez]

So here's the deal, the Siskiyou County judge sited the Hague Convention and gave jurisdiction to the court of Zimbabwe. The three children are to be flown there by April 20th unless we intervene. We are trying to rally people to sign the petitions and get the word out. I'm in over my head but I hope a lawyer could take this on and get their extradition stalled or postponed while we appeal.Information about Hague Convention and limited defenses, we're siting D, E, F. Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[jcsmilez]

My heart s heavy. This is the plea from my pastor's wife this morning."This morning there are only 15 days left from what might be the last time we will see our grand babies. I was remembering when our daughter called from Zim in the morning while I was at work saying, "We're going out the back gate, they're coming in the front" (the police/guerrillas were forcing their way into the property which was surrounded by high fences & locked gates). She ended the brief call with "Don't call us, we'll call you" and hung up. That was a very terrifying day until that evening our kids called saying "They were safe and staying with someone". Can you imagine how we felt? Can you think of anyone or know someone who has a "LOUD VOICE" to speak out for us and our grand babies?"

 

[esavvymom]

I know it might be a long shot, but if they homeschool, she might be able to at least call Homeschool Legal Defense to see if they can recommend an organization? They dont get involved wth custody issues, but may know of someone who can? They are also closely involved with the Parental Rights issues, so maybe have some advice.

i think it is crazy that they are forcing US citizens out of the country even if he is their dad. I truly wonder if he is really a Christian. no matter what the issue in your marriage, would you do that to your chidren????


Alliance Defense Fund and Focus on the Family are the only other places I can think to call looking for advice. ADF usually deals with civil liberty issues, especially with regards to freedom of religion type issues, but again....they may know someone.

Good luck!!! But know that those kids are ultimately in God's hands, nonmatter what the outcome. (personally, I think I would disappear on the 14th if I couldnt get other results, but that is just me!)

 

[jcsmilez]

Thanks, Bobbi. But since they've been back in the U.S. in 2009 they have been enrolled in Public school here. Checking in with ACLU, the good news is we are starting to get publicity, but we need more! Was just aired on the Lars Larson show yesterday, Our local ABC news is picking it up tonight.Only 13 days left!!Keith Chilson's Grandchildren Are Being Exported To Africa... by TheLarsLarsonShow on SoundCloud - Create, record and share your sounds for free