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In Nelson vs. Evans, ParentsUSA supported the appeal by the parents, Stephanie and Brian Evans. ParentsUSA was the sole Amicus Curiae. An Idaho trial court had ordered Stephanie and Brian to permit the grandparents to have visitation against their wishes. The parents believed any contact with these grandparents would be detrimental to their children, and that they as parents have the right to make such a decision without being overruled by the state through a judge.
David DeLugas, Founder and Executive Director of ParentsUSA, noted: “Parents, and no one else, have the constitutional right to decide with whom their children spend time and under what circumstances. Grandparents should not be allowed to circumvent such parental authority. ParentsUSA pushes back against government replacing decisions of fit parents, including about who and under what circumstances any person interacts with their children. We admire Stephanie and Brian for their commitment to their family and we are thrilled to have played a critical role in the outcome.”
