Tag: protest

  • St Lukes Hospital Suing Over Baby Cyrus Public Protests

    In March 2022, a breastfed infant was medically kidnapped by St Lukes Hospital and placed in the custody of foster care. All records reveal that the hospital KNEW this child was not in imminent danger and still released him into the custody of the foster system under that guise. Mom was jailed because she respectfully refused to hand her child over to Meridian officers begging to go to the hospital with her son as he was looked at again by doctors. Her father called for public protests on the sidewalks in front of the hospital and the public offices of CPS. These protests drew attention nationwide as the family publicly shared the injustices happening at the hands of St Lukes’s and Idaho Health and Welfare Department’s Child and Family Services division.

    You can read the story as reported by Health Freedom Idaho HERE

    Because of the public outcry the baby was returned quickly. In addition, we are happy to report that Marissa, Levi, and baby Cyrus reunited, and all charges against her were dropped!

    However, the saga continues for individuals and organizations that coordinated the public protests of the injustice for this young family, including the baby’s doting grandfather Diego Rodriquez.

    St. Luke’s Hospital Suing Ammon Bundy, Diego Rodriguez, and Various Other Entities Regarding Protests

    Idaho Dispatch asks Diego Rodriguez to describe the “Save Baby Cyrus” experience regarding his grandson and the lawsuit that has been filed against him by St. Luke’s Hospital as a result.

    if the above link doesn’t work you can find the video here:
    https://rumble.com/v23xsvk-idaho-dispatch-interviews-diego-rodriguez-january-3-2023.html

    The entire story from the perspective of Defendant Diego Rodriguez can be found here: Baby Cyrus | Freedom Man Press. Rodriguez has also created a website to document the suit from his perspective, which can be found here: Details About the Fraudulent Lawsuit (stlukesexposed.com)

    At the Courthouse

    TRESPASS CHARGES TO BE HEARD AT ADA COUNTY COURTHOUSE

    There was a criminal trespassing charge against Bundy regarding his presence at the St. Luke’s Meridian location the night Cyrus was removed from his parents.

    The pretrial conference for that charge is scheduled for January 18, 2023, at 10 am at the Ada County Courthouse in Boise. The trial date is January 23, 2023.

    JURY TRIAL St Lukes vs. Diego Rodriguez

    A jury trial has been set for St. Luke’s Health System v. Diego Rodriguez on Monday, July 10, 2023. The trial has been scheduled for ten full days at the Ada County Courthouse.

    LAWS NEED TO CHANGE!

    Medical Kidnap is the wrongful removal of a minor or vulnerable adult from a parent or guardian by law enforcement and/or a social worker. Parents/Guardians should always have the final decision in the child or vulnerable adults’ medical care and treatment until those parental rights are terminated by due process in a court. In the wake of the #MedicalKidnap of Baby Cyrus (See Freedomman.org), several legislators have expressed the need for parental rights protection written into the statute. Well, the legislation has been written and now we need to get the support from the legislators to have it heard and voted upon!

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  • Are we still in a free country?

    In Idaho, a man sits in jail for six months for a peaceful 10-minute protest on a sidewalk in daylight. #FREEROBERTJONES

    He was wrongfully arrested for Disturbing the Peace (1A-protected political protest) on -11-2021; Trial and Sentencing on 9-15-2022

    Robert Jones, a good, selfless, and humble man and a true Patriot, was sentenced to 6 months in jail for exercising his First Amendment Rights by peacefully protesting on a public sidewalk in Boise. This is so disgusting and it’s happening right here in OUR Idahome.

    -Eva

    SUPPORT ROBERT and our first amendment rights!

    Support Robert! We hope he will be freed of his six-month sentence (for a 10-minute protest!) in time for Christmas so he can return home with his family.

    Join us as we sit in the courtroom for the hearings this week: Dec 19 and 23, both at 2:30, Ada County Courthouse, Boise. We want more eyes on the judge and the court proceedings.

    Stand against injustice by our Judicial system. Financially support his family: givesendgo.com/G6J75

    The Background of the Story

    On September 15, Robert Jones was found guilty of disturbing the peace after a jury of six ignored the fact that the elements of the alleged crime had not been proven during deliberations. The jury even returned to the courtroom to ask the judge how to proceed as it was clear they lacked the evidence that the jury instructions told him they needed in order to convict.

    Judge Susan Clark should have been fully aware that the jury lacked the necessary evidence to convict. Nonetheless, in defiance of law, reason, and logic, they found Robert guilty.

    Judge Clark proceeded to sentence him. When Robert said that he would not consent to probation which included a Thinking Errors Class. Judge Clark responded by sentencing Robert to a maximum of six months in jail, which was the unjust conclusion to Roberts’s trial.

    DENIED THE RIGHT TO A SPEEDY TRIAL.

    Sentencing took place one year and nine months after his arrest, an unreasonably long period during which Robert was often denied access to the courts. His crime? Protesting. Because of a lack of access to the government, he protested on a public sidewalk. It was during daylight hours, exactly two years ago, and it lasted no more than 10 minutes.

    It seems that his right to a speedy trial, his right to access the courts, and his first amendment protected right to political protest were all violated.

    As of December 16, 2022, Robert will have served three months in Ada county jail. He was wrongly convicted and harshly sentenced. Because prisoners in Ada county jail are no longer allowed to receive visitors, Robert has seen his wife and family only by way of video calls.

    UPDATE FOR Monday, December 12

    Robert appeared in court in person so that judge Susan Clark could hear and rule on the motion for reconsideration of sentence. It was a kangaroo court.

    Follow up on the Robert Jones hearing today. The courtroom was packed–67 people came to support Robert. ❤ This was the hearing for Reconsideration of the Sentence, meaning there was a chance he would be released from his sentence and sent home today. That did not happen. And once again, justice did not happen.

    A little background: on Friday, very late in the day, the prosecution filed an Opposition to the motion, to which Robert’s lawyer responded with a memorandum last night. Today Judge Clark explained, in keeping with the prosecution’s complaint, that the motion was unclear. She somehow didn’t understand what it was Robert wanted. Well, Robert’s sentence consists of court fees and six months in jail. That’s it.

    The man is sitting in front of her, in shackles and jail clothes, and he is asking for Reconsideration of his Sentence under Idaho Criminal Rule 35, and the judge has received 25 affidavits from friends asking her to release him from jail, and she couldn’t figure out what he wants?
    No, she couldn’t.

    She’d rather appear incompetent than have to reject him in front of all those people. Well done, you guys. ❤️🙏

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    Secondly, Robert was very bummed this evening. Very.

    But he was also so very appreciative to see so many faces of people come to support him–both familiar faces and new ones.

    He wants everyone to know that your standing with him matters. It brings more attention to the thing he is standing for–liberty. And furthermore, I think he was just really touched by all the support.

    When he was first brought into the courtroom, there weren’t many people in there. He had NO IDEA that we were out in the hall, and when we were finally allowed to come in, he was blown away. But he also wasn’t allowed to turn around and look at us. When they finally took him out again through the side door, and we all shouted, “We love you, Robert,” and applauded, he wished he had said more or had time to say more. But those officers are quick. Still, we could see the gratitude all over his face.

    It was suggested by the judge that this matter be revisited at Robert’s other hearing, which is already scheduled for Monday, December 19, at 2:30 (that’s to hear the Motion for Request of Stay of Sentence Pending Appeal). But that didn’t work for the prosecutor, who apparently likes to respond to things at the last possible moment and push out other people’s hearings as far as possible.

    Therefore, the matter of Robert’s request for Reconsideration of Sentence will now be heard on Friday, December 23, at 2:30.PLEASE COME TO BOTH upcoming hearings!!!

    First of all, it is possible that Judge Susan Clark found it difficult to reject Robert’s request outright with so many eyes on her today and that she thought she would kick it down the road to another day when fewer eyes would be on her. We need EYES ON HER!

    What else can you do?

    Call the ACLU on Robert’s behalf?”

    ACLU could potentially:
    1. File an amicus brief to help Robert’s case;
    2. Represent Robert in suing the bad actors in government who wrongly arrested, prosecuted, denied access to the courthouse, etc.;
    3. Provide support to Robert’s lawyer;
    4. Ask for an injunction for relief of punishment should Judge Clark deny Robert’s request for a stay of sentence next week;
    5. Lend their name and clout to a case that deserves attention because Roberts’s First Amendment Right to political protest was denied repeatedly! Wrongfully arrested, wrongfully convicted, wrongfully imprisoned!

    Please support Robert and the cause of Freedom, including our 1st and 2nd Amendment Rights.

    Monday, December 19, at 2:30 (that’s to hear the Motion for Request of Stay of Sentence Pending Appeal) and Friday, Dec 23, both at 2:30, Ada County Courthouse, Boise.

    Update provided by Susan. She’s keeping us updated via social channels. You can search the hashtag to find her posts:

    FB: “#FreeRobertJones”

    TG: “Free Robert Now!”

  • What does this mean for our 1st Amendment Rights in Idaho?

    Susan Lang was found guilty of disturbing the peace for protesting Covid lockdowns. What does this mean for our 1st Amendment rights? Miste Karlfeldt of Health Freedom Idaho interviews Susan and discusses the upcoming sentencing on August 17, 2021

  • Stop the Mandate Protest Draws 1000 plus

    STOP THE MANDATE Protest hosted by Health Freedom Idaho drew a crowd of thousand or more who lined the busy boulevard in front of the St Lukes Medical Plaza in Meridian. Nurses, staff, their friends and family, and all supporters of health freedom waved, whistled, clapped, and cheered as drivers honked in support.

    This mandate will place all employees who haven’t been vaccinated with the experimental COVID 19 shot by September 1st on unpaid leave. This keeps the employees, staff, and vendors unable to pay their bills and unable to collect unemployment. Coercion is not consent.

    The FDA says that vaccines can not be mandated while under the EUA status. Idaho hospital administration has been informed and the legislative leadership has taken a stand that they will not protect the citizens’ right to bodily autonomy. Patients are concerned with a drop in staff that this coercion will cause when a portion of the staff remains on unpaid leave.

    We are concerned that if the administration doesn’t honor the bodily autonomy of the staff they will not honor the bodily autonomy and informed consent patients.

    I stopped for you to cross the street in front of me. I saw your blue shirts and your posters I clapped and gave you a thumbs up in admiration then it hit me like a ton of bricks. I was moved to tears that I couldn’t stop. You were fighting for me ! You were fighting for my right to choose you were fighting for my lively hood. Words could never express how thankful I am for you all today ! I waited in that loooong line leaving work just so I could honk and see your faces ! The faces of the TRUE HEROS !!! Thank you for standing for us all today ! #stillahero #freedom

    from a healthcare worker in Meridian Idaho

    #STOPTHEMANDATE
    Healthcare workers are patients too!
    #patientbillofrights

    https://youtu.be/9HTQSoClKDY

    NEXT PROTEST: THIS Friday the 23rd for a peaceful protest at Saint Alphonsus in Boise from 4-6 PM.

  • EVENT: Stop COVID 19 Mandates

    No one should be forced to choose between keeping their job and undergoing a medical procedure that violates their bodily autonomy, especially one which lacks long-term data, has inherent risk, and is still only under experimental use authorization. That’s what’s happening to our healthcare workers! We need to stand with them in support. Other businesses will follow suit (if they haven’t already) illegally requiring a vaccine mandate for a product that isn’t FDA approved and has no liability.

    Join us UNITED IN PROTEST on

    • July 19, 2021, from 4:00 – 6:00 pm at 520 S Eagle Rd, Meridian, ID 83642
    • On the public sidewalk
    • Wear royal blue and bring your hand-painted signs.
    • Options for purchasing professional signs will be made available shortly, so bookmark this page and check back.

    Don’t wait until then! Take Action Now.

    VISIT OUR STOP THE MANDATES PAGE FOR ACTIONS YOU CAN TAKE TO SUPPORT OUR HEALTHCARE WORKERS!

  • CPS Medical Kidnap Protest Idaho’s Kootenai Health

    Public protest regarding CPS and Kootenai Health drew 85 concerned citizens and the attention of local media. Health Freedom Idaho has received many reports of Kootenai Health coercing parents into keeping their children in the hospital longer and agreeing to treatments or testing for their children that they would otherwise have declined. Some parents have reported being treated differently if their child is not vaccinated according to the CDC schedule. They strong-arm parents into complying by threatening to call Child Protective Services (CPS) if the parents don’t agree with the suggestions of the medical staff in relation to the medical care of their child. Even when the parents comply, CPS is still frequently called, and the parents are often visited by CPS social workers and police at their homes within days of discharge. #parentsrights #KootenaiHealth

     

    families protest coercion of Kootenai Health CPS Medical Kidnap

    Concerned citizens came to Kootenai Health to publicly protest the policies and practices of Kootenai Health. This hospital has frequently been coercing parents into accepting their advised medical treatment of their children under the threat that if they do not, Child Protective Services will be called. When the parents, out of fear, accept the treatments, Kootenai Health still frequently has called CPS.

    Kootenai Health calls CPS on parents
    closed as unsubstantiated case
    families protest coercion of Kootenai Health CPS Medical Kidnap

    The families return home to face visits from a CPS social worker, and usually, uniformed police officers. The social workers and police officers who demand a home inspection and observation of the family, and interview all of the children in the home. This is always done without a warrant. The consent parents give to allow these government officials to enter the home and interview children is frequently obtained under duress.


    Kootenai Health has claimed that their hands are tied by Idaho Code. They believe that they must contact CPS every single time there is the possibility of medical neglect. But, medical neglect is not clearly defined in the statute. Having questions about treatment, wanting a second, independent opinion, wanting to wait for test results, and wanting to explore alternatives does not constitute neglect.
    There are many hospitals in Idaho working with the same statutes that are not frequently threatening the parents of their patients with CPS, so the laws are hardly the problem. The problem appears to be a disregard for building trust in the doctor/patient/parent relationship. The hospital frequently resorts to coercion, extortion, and bullying, which destroys, rather than builds trust.

    families protest coercion of Kootenai Health CPS Medical Kidnap


    Also, there is the totality of Idaho Code, which includes the following statutes passed in 2015: What the laws ALSO say:
    32-1010. INTENT OF THE LEGISLATURE — PARENTAL RIGHTS. (1) The interests and role of parents in the care, custody, and control of their children are both implicit in the concept of ordered liberty and deeply rooted in our nation’s history and tradition. They are also among the unalienable rights retained by the people under the ninth amendment to the constitution of the United States.
    32-1011. PARENTAL RIGHT TO THE CARE, CUSTODY, AND CONTROL OF CHILDREN. Parents who have legal custody of any minor child or children have the fundamental right to make decisions concerning their care, custody, and control.

    CASE AFTER CASE OF UNSUBSTAINATED CASES OF CPS
    CALLED IN BY KOOTENAI HEALTH

    Another case of an unsubstantiated claim made by Kootenai Health 
    mother of a child with significant disabilities 
    Kootenai Health using CPS to enforce compliance midwife/parent advocate discusses
    Kootenai Health ‘policy’
    Attempted Medical Kidnap after parent refuses unnecessary spinal tap on infant
    @ Idaho Kootenai Health


    Parents and children from the Coeur d’Alene area took time out of their busy schedule to send a message to Kootenai Health on September 11th, 2019.

    These are the demands of these concerned parents:

    • Kootenai Health IS using coercion of parents, threatening to call CPS, to get parents to keep their children in the hospital longer and accept treatments that may not be necessary for the health and welfare of the child.
    • Kootenai Health is using a limited view of Idaho Code to justify their threats and their calls to Child Protective Services even for parents that completely comply with the treatment recommendations.
    • Kootenai Health is not fostering a relationship of trust with the parents in the community. They should be operating from a position that trust must be earned and not extorted.

    The limited resources of Child Protective Services should only be necessary for criminal abuse and neglect and not to build business revenue for the hospital.

    letter to Kootenai Health CPS Medical Kidnap
    letter to Kootenai Health CPS Medical Kidnap pg 2
    Letter sent to the Kootenai Board of Health

    Kootenai Health preempted the protest with an email to their employees in which they claimed that the “protesters” have a history of “videotaping interactions and misrepresenting them to advance their opinions.”

    See the Kootenai Health email to their employees at IDAHOCPS.org
    Decide for yourself if they seem interested in healing the relationship of trust with these concerned parents, many of whom have had a personal and terrifying experience at Kootenai Health on the very subject of the protest.