German Homeschoolers, Romeike Family, Will Not Be Deported, DHS Says

[FlaGator]

Finally some positive news about the Romeike Family...

This was suggested as a possibility once a precedent was established that would discourage foreigners seeking asylum solely because they want to home school.

The Department of Homeland Security has granted a special status to the Romeikes, a German homeschooling family that was under threat of being deported after being denied a Supreme Court review Monday, that will allow them to stay in the United States.

DHS has granted them "indefinite deferred status," according to a Home School Legal Defense Association press release.

The Romeikes were initially granted asylum in the United States after they were threatened with jail time and losing custody of their children for choosing to homeschool. The Obama administration, though, appealed that decision and won, arguing that there is no fundamental right to determine the education of one's children.

HSLDA, which represents the Romeikes, had exhausted its court efforts when the Supreme Court declined to hear its appeal.

"This is an incredible victory that I can only credit to Almighty God. I also want to thank those who spoke up on this issue — including that long ago White House petition. We believe that the public outcry made a huge impact. What an amazing turnaround — in just 24 hours," Michael Farris, chairman of the Home School Legal Defense Association, said Tuesday.

Whole story here

[marv]

I suspect that 2014 elections had something to do with it.

[Dori]

I suspect that 2014 elections had something to do with it.

This is from a FOX article

In recent days, evangelical Christians around the nation have expressed outrage at the Obama administration’s assault on the family. Lawmakers and clergy alike had said anything short of asylum could lead to civil disobedience.

http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2014/03/04/christians-outraged-over-team-obama-assault-on-german-homeschool-family/

[marv]

This is from a FOX article

In recent days, evangelical Christians around the nation have expressed outrage at the Obama administration’s assault on the family. Lawmakers and clergy alike had said anything short of asylum could lead to civil disobedience.

http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2014/03/04/christians-outraged-over-team-obama-assault-on-german-homeschool-family/

It's Prosecutorial discretion, nothing more. No asylum. The government's fist is still hanging over their heads.

Going into the elections, the Democrats don't need another target on their backs.

[Mike220]

I don't trust them. I would put money on this admin deporting them if the Dims lose in 2016. Last act of the petulant man-child we have for president.