Tennessee Family Faces Deportation After Fleeing Germany to Homeschool Kids

The Romeike family, who fled Germany over 15 years ago to homeschool their children, is now facing deportation from the United States123456. Initially, an immigration judge found the family's asylum claim appropriate, stating that they had a "well-founded fear of persecution based on their participation in a particular social category, that being homeschoolers"1. However, their stay in the US was indefinite until now1.

Homeschooling is illegal in Germany, and the family faced fines and persecution for their decision to homeschool their children1236. The family's attorney, Kevin Boden, has argued that the family will face the same persecution if they are sent back to Germany124.

The case has garnered attention from homeschooling advocates and religious groups, who argue that the family's right to homeschool their children is being violated16. The family has received support from the Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA), which has been advocating for their case6.

Key facts from the story:

• The Romeike family, who fled Germany over 15 years ago to homeschool their children, is now facing deportation from the United States123456.
• Initially, an immigration judge found the family's asylum claim appropriate, stating that they had a "well-founded fear of persecution based on their participation in a particular social category, that being homeschoolers"1.
• Homeschooling is illegal in Germany, and the family faced fines and persecution for their decision to homeschool their children1236.
• The family's attorney, Kevin Boden, has argued that the family will face the same persecution if they are sent back to Germany124.
• The case has garnered attention from homeschooling advocates and religious groups, who argue that the family's right to homeschool their children is being violated16.