Michael Phillips

Two Schools. Two Kids. No Court Order. Why I’m Investigating a Disturbing Attempted Child Removal in San Marcos.

On May 1, 2025, two California schools became the center of an alarming incident involving law enforcement, government agencies, and a mother who was never informed.

Officials from multiple jurisdictions—reportedly including the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department, Child Protective Services (CPS), and the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Child Abduction Unit—arrived on two separate school campuses in San Marcos with the apparent goal of removing a mother’s two children: her daughter from Mission Hills High School, and her son from Double Peak School.

No court order was presented. No emergency was declared. And the mother received no advance notice, no explanation, and no legal documentation—before, during, or after the attempt.

This wasn’t a misunderstanding. It was a coordinated operation across agencies, targeting two campuses at once.

And that’s why I’ve launched a public investigation into what happened—and why it matters for every parent in America.

The May 1 Incident: What We Know So Far

According to firsthand reports and early documentation, two uniformed deputies from the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department—identified by name—arrived at one school, while officials from a separate agency approached the other. School staff complied with their presence but reportedly did not contact the mother, even though no formal court paperwork was provided on site.

The children were not removed—but the attempt has left lasting fear and outrage.

To date, no agency has taken responsibility or provided documentation authorizing the intervention.

What I’m Investigating

In response, I have filed formal California Public Records Act (CPRA) requests with:

  • San Marcos Unified School District
  • San Diego County Sheriff’s Department
  • Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office

I’ve specifically requested:

  • Emails, memos, and internal communications related to the incident
  • Any directives or instructions provided by law enforcement or CPS
  • Surveillance footage from both school campuses
  • Body-worn camera footage from responding officers
  • Any cellphone video captured by school staff or responding officers
  • Logs showing who signed in or coordinated with each school that day

The requests cover the full timeline from April 15 to May 15, 2025.

What Rights Were Violated?

On paper, parents have a fundamental constitutional right to the care, custody, and control of their children. Under the Fourteenth Amendment, any government action that interferes with that right requires due process—meaning notice, a hearing, and judicial oversight.

But that’s not what happened here.

Instead, this case appears to show a dangerous loophole where informal cooperation between agencies and school districts is used to bypass the courts entirely. In doing so, it may also violate:

  • FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)
  • California Education Code (requiring parental notification for certain interventions)
  • The Fourth Amendment (protection from unlawful search/seizure)

If there was no valid court order, no imminent risk, and no emergency, then this wasn’t child protection—it was a constitutional breach.

The Bigger Picture: Are These “Rescue Raids” Becoming Routine?

This case is not isolated. Across the country, parents have reported incidents where child abduction units, CPS agents, and school districts coordinate without due process to remove children—or intimidate parents into compliance.

These actions are often:

  • Based on unverified reports
  • Driven by one-sided narratives
  • Carried out without legal representation for the parent or a warrant for removal

Most families stay silent out of fear. But this time, we’re not.

What Happens Next

California law requires agencies to respond to CPRA requests within 10 days, with limited extensions. Once the records are received—or refused—I will consult with the mother and publish any findings of fault against her or her children.

If records are withheld, redacted, or delayed, that will become part of the public story.

If any agency refuses to explain their involvement, we’ll follow the trail further—with legal support if needed.

This investigation will also include:

  • Cross-checks of any court records or family law filings
  • Timeline analysis of how this operation came together
  • Any witnesses who come forward or information from legal experts

Why This Matters

What happened on May 1 could happen to anyone. If government agencies can coordinate to target two children, across two schools, without legal authority or transparency—and no one is held accountable—then parental rights are meaningless.

We must ask:

  • Who authorized this operation?
  • Was this part of a larger pattern?
  • How many other families have been quietly targeted without public knowledge?

We intend to find out.

Call to Action

Have you experienced something similar? Do you have documents, emails, or stories involving secretive CPS or school-based interventions?
Share your tips anonymously at mikethunderphillips@gmail.com or use our contact form.

Let’s shine a light on what they’re doing—before they do it again.

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