Judge Orders Release of Polygamist Group’s Kids
Wednesday, November 5th, 2008AssociatedPress asked:
PlusJudge Orders Release of Polygamist Group’s KidsJudge Orders Release of Polygamist Group’s KidsThe Associated PressA Texas district judge has ordered the return of more than 400 children taken from a polygamist sect’s ranch, with some legal restrictions. (June 2)After weeks in protective custody — children from a Texas polygamist group are being reunited with their families. Early Monday — a Texas judge signed an order returning custody of the children to their parents - The move comes one day after a meeting of attorneys from Texas child protective services — and members of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints [[SOT]] [[SUPER: Brad Haralson//Represents FLDS Mothers&Children]]”we’re just trying to see if can get this thing worked out as quickly as possible.” As part of the order — parents are not allowed to leave the state of Texas without court permission and must participate in parenting classes. [[SOT]][[SUPER: Laura Shockley//Attorney for FLDS Mothers]]” this is not a logistical problem as the state asserts…because it certainly wasn’t a logistical problem for them to haul those kids off the ranch.” The order comes days after the Texas Supreme Court ruled that protective services had overreached in seizing custody of the children from the Yearning for Zion Ranch back in April. It’s one of the largest custody battles in American history. ___ ___, The Associated Press.
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