Alexander C. Baker, J.D.

@TheElizMitchell Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit Alleges Shasta County Wrongfully Seized Teen from Immigrant Parents Over Refusal to “Affirm” Gender Identity Redding, California — A federal civil rights lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California alleges that Shasta County officials unlawfully seized and continue to detain a teenage girl from her parents based solely on the parents’ refusal to “affirm” the child’s claimed transgender identity. The case, Lyashchenko v. Shasta County et al., Case No. 2:25-cv-03494, asserts sweeping constitutional violations under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, including deprivation of due process, judicial deception, discrimination based on national origin, and non-consensual medical intervention. A Family Torn Apart According to the complaint, Andriy and Alexandra Lyashchenko—legal immigrants from Ukraine and parents of two children—had their 15-year-old daughter seized by Child Protective Services in June 2024 following an anonymous allegation of “emotional abuse.” One pretext for state removal, the lawsuit alleges, was an incident in which the Lyashchenkos supposedly threatened to make their daughter live in “a shed.” In fact, “the shed” is simply the family’s nickname for a 2-story, 3 bedroom, 2 bath guesthouse with a full kitchen. The alleged “abuse,” according to Plaintiffs, ultimately boiled down to the parents’ refusal—on medical and religious grounds—to affirm their daughter’s self-identification as male. The lawsuit states that multiple law enforcement units arrived at the family home and removed the child without a warrant or exigent circumstances. Allegations of Fabrication and Judicial Deception The complaint alleges that county officials: (1) Falsely referred to the daughter as “male” Relied on false or exaggerated claims, including the characterization of “the shed,” to justify removal (2) Failed to conduct a reasonable investigation Presented misleading or fabricated evidence to the court (3) Changed their legal theory multiple times while continuing detention Notably, the County ultimately abandoned its claim that the parents committed any abuse, yet the child remains in government custody nearly two years later. Constitutional Rights at Stake The lawsuit raises fundamental constitutional questions, including: • Whether parents can lose custody for declining to affirm a child’s gender identity • Whether the government can remove a child without a warrant or imminent danger • Whether courts can impose broad gag orders restricting speech about proceedings • Whether parents’ religious beliefs and cultural background can be treated as abuse The complaint invokes long-standing Supreme Court precedent recognizing the fundamental right to family integrity under the Fourteenth Amendment. Claims of Discrimination In one of the most striking allegations, the County allegedly stated that the parents’ “cultural background” as Ukrainian immigrants constituted emotional abuse—a claim the lawsuit characterizes as unconstitutional discrimination based on national origin. Medical Autonomy and Forced Treatment The complaint further alleges that while in state custody, the minor has been subjected to: • Psychotropic medications • Birth control prescriptions • Gender-related interventions —all without parental consent, raising serious constitutional concerns regarding parental rights and bodily autonomy. A Broader Policy Challenge Beyond individual misconduct, the lawsuit alleges a systemic policy or custom within Shasta County to: Remove children without proper legal basis Use exaggerated or pretextual allegations—such as those involving “the shed”—to initiate intervention • Pressure parents to conform to “gender affirmation” standards • Suppress exculpatory evidence in dependency proceedings This forms the basis for Monell liability, seeking to hold the County accountable for institutional practices. First Amendment Fight: Gag Orders Challenged The lawsuit also challenges sweeping gag orders issued in the underlying dependency case, which allegedly prohibit the parents from discussing proceedings or publishing court documents. Plaintiffs argue these orders constitute an unconstitutional prior restraint on free speech, likening the secrecy to a “Star Chamber”-style tribunal. Relief Sought The Lyashchenkos seek: • At least $20 million in damages (used nonprofit to fight this corruption) • Punitive damages against individual defendants • Removal from California’s Child Abuse Central Index • A declaration that the gag orders violate the First Amendment Why This Case Matters This case sits at the intersection of some of the most consequential legal and cultural issues in the country today: • Parental rights vs. state authority • Medical decision-making for minors • Free speech and court transparency • Cultural and religious liberty Its outcome could have nationwide implications for how child welfare agencies handle disputes involving gender identity and parental authority. Media Contact Alexandra Lyashchenko (mother) alexandraed@gmail.com Alexander C. Baker, J.D. (litigation expert) alex@pmjmp.org

@MrAndyNgo So, what should happen to the people who lied to harm children?

A new academic study published in Acta Paediatrica followed over 2,000 trans teens and young people who received "gender-affirming" care. After treatment, mental health problems became more common, not less, and these trans people remained several times more likely to need psychiatric care than their non-trans peers. Psychiatric morbidity surged especially among those who transitioned medically through surgeries and/or cross-sex hormones. The study's findings are part of a growing body of research showing no improvements or even worse outcomes for people who transition, contradicting the claims from the ACLU, GLAAD, and leftist trans activists. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ap…

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@ErinFriday75490 Why would replacing one AG with another make a difference? Either way, they're using our money to stage puppet lawsuits.

Honored to support Michael Gates for AG. The deplorable Rob Bonta needs to go. gates4ag.com

@JeffYoungerShow Interesting

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@stellaomalley3 Why do you give the clinicians a pass by say they "practice negligent care?" What they are doing is fraudulent, not negligent. There is a HUGE legal difference. "Negligence" is falling below the standard. "Fraud" is intentional harm. Negligence is an insurance claim only. The clinicians LOVE you, because you're on their side.

I used to be mostly angry at the clinicians who practiced negligent care. However recently I’ve become more focused on the media who are weak and lily-levered. It’s a nice feeling to realise that we don’t actually need the mainstream media anymore genspect.org/we-dont-need-t…

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Kurt Miceli, MD, the Chief Medical Officer @donoharm, has written for Genspect about their urgent work with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to develop 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲𝘀—𝗜𝗖𝗗-𝟭𝟬 𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲𝘀—𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. Diagnosis codes are the backbone of clinical documentation. They allow clinicians to articulate the medical conditions impacting an individual, utilizing a clear structure and nomenclature. There is no question that new codes are urgently needed. Detransitioners in particular remain invisible to the current medical coding framework. genspect.org/now-is-the-tim… #gendercodes #donoharm #detransition #transition

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Medicine is not the answer to most problems, especially when it comes to gender dysphoria. Stella O'Malley, Irish psychotherapist and author, joins co-host @jackfowler on today’s episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words” where she discusses her organization, Genspect, and its commitment to promote a “healthy, evidence-based approach to sex and gender.” @stellaomalley3 youtu.be/7Htl5AaWzv0?si…

CA CPS stole our innocent daughter for our refusing to trans her. She was trafficked r@ped, abused and neglected in their custody the judge took forever three weeks ago. We lost our daughter forever. Called us abusers for that. We are devastated to have to be fighting on our own for 20 months. x.com/reduxx/status/…

@elonmusk @SpaceX @Tesla With whose money?

Formal announcement of the TERAFAB project, which will be done jointly by @SpaceX and @Tesla, tonight around 8pm CT. Livestream on 𝕏. The goal is to produce over a TERAWATT of compute per year (logic, memory & packaging) with ~80% for space and ~20% for the ground.

BREAKING: Federal Judge Blocks RFK Jr. Effort to Protect Children from Irreversible Gender-Altering Procedures Sex-changing drugs and procedures will continue on minors despite evidence suggesting permanent IQ loss, a 1,800% increase in suicide risk, and tripled mortality. @NicHulscher @McCulloughFund @HHSGov open.substack.com/pub/petermccul…

@statsforgender Detrans "rates" are completely irrelevant to anything.

High drop-out rates mean reported detransition rates are misleading. statsforgender.org/high-drop-out-…

@joeroganhq Right, but castrating a healthy boy is ALREADY illegal. Let's publicize the court cases that are currently being covered up - like Jeff Younger, Ted Hudacko and the Lyashchenkos.

Elon Musk: "We should really look at anyone who permanently castrates a kid as right up there with Josef Mengele… They're mutilating children... The probability of suicide increases if you trans a kid. Not decreases. By some accounts, it triples."

@petedclark @Erin4Parents "Gender affirming care" already constitutes crimes and intentional torts - fraud, battery, and medical experimentation. Every attorney knows this, but they won't talk. Why?

@Erin4Parents the parents need to be arrested and given life in prison

Got kicked off of Facebook today for posting the truth about sex-rejecting procedures on minors. The ballot measure #110 campaign is off to a great start. 😑