Stop Blaming the Federal System and See the Real Problem in the State

It is time to speak the truth.

Every time someone blames the federal government for what is happening to our families, they are missing the real problem. The state courts and CPS are the ones who broke the system and they continue to get paid by the state.

When people say let us shut down the government, do they realize what that means? A government shutdown only affects federal agencies, the Supreme Court, and federal courts. These are the same federal systems that protect our constitutional rights when the state system fails. Meanwhile, the state courts and CPS stay open and keep collecting their paychecks as if nothing happened. That is the real issue.

Federal Courts Protect Us

The Supreme Court and federal courts follow the Constitution. They are under the federal system and they support us. They uphold our First and Fourteenth Amendment rights when state agencies violate them. My own federal case has proven that the federal courts still believe in justice and accountability.

When CPS or DCFS unlawfully remove children without due process, federal judges are the ones stepping in to stop them. State courts often ignore the Constitution. Federal courts enforce it.

Understanding the Tenth Amendment

To understand why the state and federal systems operate differently, we need to look at the Tenth Amendment of the United States Constitution. It says:

“The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.”

This means that any powers not specifically given to the federal government belong to the states or to the people. That is why child welfare systems, courts, and social services are run at the state level, not the federal level. Each state sets its own laws and procedures for CPS, family courts, and funding programs.

However, when a state violates federal law or constitutional rights, the federal courts have the authority to step in. For example, the Fourteenth Amendment guarantees every person due process and equal protection under the law. If a state agency such as CPS or DCFS violates those rights, the federal courts can intervene to correct those abuses.

The Tenth Amendment explains why states hold most of the power in family and child welfare cases, but it also reminds us that no state power is above the Constitution. The federal courts remain the guardians of our rights when state systems fail to protect them.

State Systems Are the Problem

Let us be clear.

The state funded agencies such as DCFS, CPS, and dependency courts are the ones who abuse their power. They file false reports, twist the facts, and destroy families without lawful justification. They hide behind child safety while trampling over parents’ rights. These same agencies receive state funding year after year even after proven misconduct.

Stop the Misdirection

Some of you are angry and frustrated and you should be. But stop blaming the federal system. Stop voting based on hate or false promises. Quit blaming health care for illegal immigrants. That has nothing to do with why our children are being taken.

The real problem is state level corruption, a lack of accountability, and a broken child welfare system that protects itself instead of the families it claims to serve.

Uneducated Voting Is the Bigger Issue

Many parents are uneducated about voting at the state and federal level. That is part of the problem. Some people believe the federal government controls the states, but that is not how the system works. The federal government cannot control the states because each state has its own laws and powers under the Constitution.

The real issue is that voters keep electing the wrong people to run state governments. Those same mistakes happen at the national level too. Some leaders have been connected to scandals that are still hidden from the public, including the Epstein files that have not yet been released. Instead of demanding transparency, they use distractions like shutdowns to keep people divided.

And stop being hateful toward the LGBT community. We are human beings too and we deserve the same respect, dignity, and rights as everyone else. Hate does not build a better country or protect children. It only spreads more division and pain.

Important Update: Understanding the Tenth Amendment

Many of you need to learn about the Tenth Amendment of the United States Constitution. It states that powers not granted to the federal government are reserved for the states or the people. That is why state agencies like DCFS and CPS operate under state authority, not federal control.

However, when a county or state agency, such as DCFS, breaks the Constitution or violates your federal rights, that is when the federal court has the power to step in. You must file a lawsuit in federal court to hold them accountable. The more parents and advocates who file lawsuits, the stronger the pressure becomes on state legislatures and Congress to create new laws for oversight, accountability, and reform.

It is your responsibility to vote for the county board of supervisors, city mayors, legislators, governors, boards of education, and other officials in the state. The real issue is that many county boards of supervisors have ignored their own constitutions and failed to uphold their duty to protect families and enforce accountability.

This is how real change happens. It starts with education, legal action, and unity. When enough people challenge unconstitutional actions in court, it forces lawmakers at both the state and federal levels to respond. Learn your rights, know the law, and stand up for your family.

A Call for Focus

Your priorities matter.

If you want real change, focus on state governments, county boards of supervisors, and legislators who refuse to reform CPS. Hold them accountable. Demand investigations. Push for oversight and transparency. We need to change leadership in every city, every county, and every state governor office that refuses to take action.

Do not fall for distractions. The federal system is not your enemy. State corruption is.

References

United States Constitution, Amendment X. United States Constitution, Amendment XIV. Constitution Annotated. (n.d.). Tenth Amendment Reserved Powers of the States. Congress.gov. https://constitution.congress.gov/constitution/amendment-10/ Reagan Presidential Library. (n.d.). Constitutional Amendments Amendment 10 Powers of the States or People. https://www.reaganlibrary.gov/constitutional-amendments-amendment-10-powers-states-or-people