Inside People v. Smiel

A deep investigation into the criminalization of motherhood — tracking how a San Diego family case became a five-felony prosecution across counties, exposing systemic abuse, ADA violations, and the machinery behind family-to-felony cases.

  • Case Overview – summary, timeline, and major filings
  • Court & Records – charging docs, CPRA responses, and discovery issues
  • ADA & Civil Rights – accessibility denials, Title II implications
  • Analysis & Commentary – editorials and Thunder Report pieces
  • Support & Action – GoFundMe, petitions, advocacy calls
  • Resources – Links to other cases, stories, and resources

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