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Judge Rules Social Worker Fear Tactics Unconstitutional A federal court in Arizona has ruled that an unsupported threat to place children in custody, made to coerce cooperation with a social services investigation, violates the constitutional guarantee of family privacy and integrity.

Missouri

Eighth Circuit Appeals Court Rules in Favor of Homeschoolers A federal appeals court ruled unanimously in favor of HSLDA members Ron and Joann Fitzgerald on Wednesday and held that school districts may not force homeschooled children to submit to special-needs evaluations against their parents' wishes.

Pennsylvania

Combs, et al, v. Homer-Center School District, et al Families claim religious exemption from home education law

Wisconsin

In the Appeal of George R. Theiss HSLDA successful in getting veteran’s benefits reinstated.