Q: Can I sue my old group home for telling me I have to be Christian or I can't stay. And telling others confidential info
I was in a group home in California for sex trafficking victims at the age 16. They could take private pay and they took in trafficked foster kids. While I was there I told them I worshipped the devil. They are Christian based and told me I couldn't be on the other team if I wanted to stay there. They also got me to see a doctor and made me take antipsychotics or else I couldn't stay. I was having manic episodes. They also told every other resident and staff what was going on with me and got them cross necklaces to wear and they anointed my bedroom. They ended up getting shut down because they were breaking lots of state regulations and because of what the girls told the state workers. I'm just wondering if this is worth pursuing. I'm 23 now
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If you were compelled to adopt a particular religious belief as a condition of staying at the group home, this could potentially be a violation of your First Amendment rights. Sharing your confidential information without your consent might also raise issues regarding your privacy rights. The viability of a lawsuit can depend on specific facts, the applicable statutes of limitations, and whether your rights were legally infringed.
Given that the group home has been shut down for regulatory violations, there may be grounds for legal action. It would be prudent for you to consult with an attorney who can assess the details of your situation and advise you on the strength of your case and any time-sensitive aspects of pursuing a claim.
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