There comes a point where injustice becomes too patterned, too precise, and too devastating to be dismissed as coincidence. What happens when it’s not just one worker, one agency, or one mistake—but a web of coordinated harm carried out by multiple actors in power?
If you’ve ever felt like they were all working together—DHR, law enforcement, the courts, the so-called “professionals”—you might not be wrong. And the law has something to say about that.
Understanding 42 U.S. Code § 1985: Conspiracy to Interfere with Civil Rights
This federal law was created to protect people from conspiracies meant to deny their constitutional rights. Under § 1985(3), if two or more people conspire to deprive you of equal protection under the law, especially with discriminatory intent, they can be held legally accountable.
This includes:
- Collaboration between DHR and law enforcement to remove a child without due process
- False reports or fabricated evidence shared among agencies to justify taking custody
- Bias or discrimination based on race, class, or political belief guiding child removal decisions
- Denial of your right to a fair court hearing because workers manipulate the process behind closed doors
These aren’t just ethical violations. They may be federal crimes.
This Is Bigger Than One County
What we’re seeing in counties like Houston, Baldwin, and Limestone are not isolated incidents—they are symptoms of a system-wide issue. If DHR, officers, and even court officials are knowingly acting in concert to remove children under false pretenses, § 1985(3) gives families a way to fight back.
This law was designed to prevent exactly this kind of coordinated abuse of power.
What Can You Do Right Now?
- Document everything – conversations, timelines, who said what, and when. You’ll need to show how multiple people acted together to violate your rights.
- Look for patterns – are there signs of bias in your case? Were you denied the same process or support that others were given?
- Speak with an attorney familiar with federal civil rights law – § 1985 claims are serious and can open the door to federal lawsuits.
- Connect with our movement – we’re helping families understand the laws that were written to protect them and demanding accountability for those who break them.
Your Story Might Be a Civil Rights Violation
You’re not crazy. You’re not alone. And you’re not powerless. The moment they stopped protecting children and started protecting each other, they crossed a line—and now it’s time to hold them accountable.
This is your call to action.
We are building legal resources, telling the truth, and standing together—because when they conspire against us, we organize against them.