Correcting Injustice in Reichert v. Hornbeck
For over a decade, Jeff Reichert has been entangled in a legal battle not grounded in justice or law—but in silence, secrecy, and procedural abuse. Four appellate decisions have been issued in this case without publication, without explanation, and without regard for the harm done to a child and father whose constitutional rights were ignored.
We demand accountability, transparency, and relief—both for Jeffrey Reichert and for his son, Grant.
We Demand the Following Remedies
1. Immediate Review and Publication of All Unpublished Opinions
The Maryland appellate courts have issued at least four rulings in this case under seal or as “unpublished,” shielding them from public scrutiny and legal citation. These rulings:
- Denied Jeffrey Reichert a fair hearing
- Ignored key objections and due process violations
- Impact a developing area of family law regarding parental alienation and constitutional rights
We demand these opinions be published, made available to the public, and formally reviewed for legal error, bias, or conflict of interest.
2. Vacatur or Reconsideration of Custody Determinations Based on False, Incomplete, or Improperly Admitted Evidence
Key custody rulings were based on:
- Hearsay reports and contested CPS findings
- False allegations never proven or corroborated
- A refusal to consider evidence from the child himself, Grant Reichert
We demand that custody rulings made under these conditions be vacated or re-opened under Rule 2-535 and Rule 8-131 of the Maryland Rules.
3. Restoration of Parental Rights and Reunification Efforts
Jeff Reichert has been denied meaningful contact with his son despite no findings of unfitness, danger, or harm. The state has effectively terminated his parental rights without due process.
We demand immediate restoration of access and initiation of court-supervised reunification services, consistent with federal precedent and Maryland family law.
4. Referral to Judicial Misconduct Review Panel
Several judges involved in this case have:
- Denied motions without explanation
- Enforced gag orders or sealed filings without cause
- Ruled in ways inconsistent with facts or record evidence
We demand referral of judicial conduct to the Maryland Commission on Judicial Disabilities and request an independent review of patterns of bias or systemic error in the handling of this case.
5. Legislative Oversight and Federal Civil Rights Review
Because this case implicates:
- The First and Fourteenth Amendments
- The right to parent as affirmed in Troxel v. Granville
- Federal civil rights violations under 42 U.S.C. § 1983
We request legislative oversight by the Maryland General Assembly and federal review by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division.
6. Full Restoration of Public Access to Court Records and Proceedings
Maryland courts have sealed or blocked publication of rulings that impact not only the Reichert family but potentially hundreds of similar cases.
We demand the unsealing and publication of all relevant court documents to ensure transparency, accountability, and the public’s right to know.
This Is a Fight for Due Process, Parental Rights, and the Integrity of the Courts
When courts operate in silence, injustice flourishes. When a child loses a parent without cause, the damage is lasting. When judges refuse to publish their rulings, it is the people—not the parties—who lose power.
We will not be silent. We demand justice. We demand reform. We demand to Free Grant Reichert.
