FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 16, 2025
Newly acquired documents disclose that California's Child Abduction Units (CAUs) receive over $9.9 million in state funding to enforce custody laws, straddling civil and criminal domains with significant discretion. The findings call for enhanced…
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Paper Crime Scene: How a County Line Turned a Custody Dispute Into a Felony Case
October 19, 2025
Giselle Farias Smiel stands accused of kidnapping her children, with her case reflecting failures in bureaucratic procedures and communication. A custody dispute escalated into criminal charges due to unverified paperwork from the father. Sealed…