When a New Jersey social worker showed up unexpectedly at the home of Christopher and Nicole Zimmer and demanded entry to question them and their son, Chris, about the boy's homeschooling, the Zimmers weren't sure how to react.
When Christopher Zimmer initially called the police to find out what rights he had in such a situation, the police gave him an "ultimatum" and advised him that the social worker had a right to investigate. Zimmer let the social worker in after she said he had better — "or else." Over the next two hours, an interrogation ensued in which personal details on a number of subjects were demanded of the boy, including questions about whether or not the parents fought, beat their son, used drugs or owned firearms.
The social worker, Michelle Marchese, also demanded to see health records, homeschool curriculum and the places where firearms were stored.
After the visit, a dismissive-sounding letter was sent to the parents accusing them of being uncooperative regarding the agency's "referral process" and informing them that the agency "will not be providing services to your child and your family at this time."
At this point, the Zimmers, having never asked for the agency's "services" to begin with, decided that enough was enough. They have now launched a $60 million lawsuit against the agency for an "unlawful and unconstitutional home intrusion" which trampled on their freedom.
The state has filed to dismiss the complaint, citing what they claim was Marchese's "qualified immunity" and right to handle the case in such a manner.
The Zimmers' attorney has countered by saying:
"…there is a Constitutional Fundamental Right to be free from child abuse investigations where there is 'no reasonable and articulable evidence giving rise to a reasonable suspicion that a child has been abused or is in imminent danger of abuse.' "
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