13 States Bring Legal Action Against Biden – They’re Demanding FBI Records of Surveillance On American Parents

The clash between parents and schools hit a fever pitch last year, especially when reports came out that the FBI might be surveilling potentially “dangerous” parents who resist school boards.

While parents demand a say in their kids’ education, it seems state and local government are promoting more authoritarian school environments.

At this point, many lawmakers are siding with the parents — and now they’re bringing legal action against the Biden administration.

It all began with a highly controversial letter sent to President Biden, comparing protesting parents to “domestic terrorists.” The letter also suggested using the Patriot Act against them.

Since then, the National School Boards Association (NSBA) has apologized for the wording of the letter, but that didn’t happen until after events were set in motion.

Once Biden received the letter, Attorney General Merrick Garland evidently sent a memo to the FBI, so they could “mobilize” to defend school officials. This reportedly included keeping an eye on parents.

The new lawsuit tackles this latter issue: 13 states are demanding the FBI release any communication and surveillance records.

From Fox News:

Thirteen states have signed on to a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit seeking Biden administration records on any FBI surveillance of parents protesting school boards.

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita, a former member of Congress, has taken the lead in the lawsuit against President Biden, Attorney General Merrick Garland and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, citing a failure of U.S. officials to honor FOIA requests.

Rokita had previously asked for all communication relating to the FBI’s investigation of “violent threats” by parents.

However, he apparently hasn’t received anything in the way of a response. As a result, a dozen other states have joined Rokita in this lawsuit, including Georgia, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, South Carolina and Texas.

Said Rokita in a statement:

We just want the facts. Rather than cooperate, the Biden administration has sought to conceal and downplay its culpability.

What are they hiding? Why won’t they come clean? Hoosiers and all Americans deserve to know.

The lawsuit claims that AG Garland testified before Congress that his memo was based on a “now debunked” letter, so there needs to be consequences for his actions.

The plaintiffs also allege that the letter asked Biden to use the Patriot Act, which is typically reserved for domestic terrorism and hate crimes. Obviously, this was a direct insult to millions of American parents.

Since that letter, a total of 41 Republican leaders have demanded that Education Secretary Miguel Cardona resign.

And as this case rolls on, many frustrated, angry parents remain at odds with educators. They continue to push back against a far-left liberal agenda that includes things like Critical Race Theory.

And so long as educators and parents disagree on core topics and principles, the farther trust in public school systems will fall.

Key Takeaways:

• 13 states have leveled a Freedom of Information Act against the Biden administration.
• The plaintiffs demand the FBI turn over all records and communication related to their investigation of protesting parents.
• Indiana AG Todd Rokita asks: “What are they hiding? Why won’t they come clean?”

Source: Fox News

Ben S. Dutka is a journalist, writer and editor with over two decades of experience. He has worked with three newspapers and eight online publications, and he has also won a Connecticut short story contest entitled Art as Muse, Imaginary Realms. He has a penchant for writing, rowing, reading, video games, and Objectivism.