Calls for Charges Mount Against Maryland Activist Nancy Krause Over Alleged Weaponization of CPS Against Conservative Students
Nancy Krause, a liberal activist in Calvert County, Maryland, is facing a wave of public outrage and demands for criminal charges after she admitted to reporting high school students to Child Protective Services (CPS). The report was allegedly filed in response to the students establishing a chapter of Turning Point USA (TPUSA), a conservative student organization, at their school.
Deep Search: The Allegations and Testimony
The controversy erupted after video footage circulated of Krause testifying before the Calvert County Board of Education. In her testimony, Krause justified her decision to contact CPS, characterizing the formation of the TPUSA chapter as a form of “abuse.” She argued that high school students are a “vulnerable population” and “susceptible to influence,” thereby claiming that their participation in the conservative club warranted intervention by child welfare authorities.
Critics and legal observers have noted that filing a false report of child abuse is a crime in Maryland. Section 5-705.1 of the Family Law Article prohibits making reports of abuse or neglect that the reporter knows to be false. The maximum penalty for such a violation includes imprisonment and fines. The “mass calls” mentioned in recent reports are directed at the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, urging them to investigate Krause for potentially violating this statute by using state resources to target political opponents.
Objections: Ideological Double Standards
The backlash against Krause has been intensified by what critics call a “stunning reversal of principle.” Public records show that in January 2026, Krause appeared before the same school board to demand “evidence-based decisions” regarding the removal of “Safe Space” stickers. At that time, she argued that safety decisions should not be driven by “fear or moral panic” and positioned herself as a defender of student expression.
Opponents now argue that her actions against the TPUSA students contradict her previous stance. “This is not evidence-based policymaking; this is ideological escalation,” stated one critic on social media. “Participation in a political club—left, right, or otherwise—does not meet any reasonable definition of child abuse under Maryland law.”
Further objections have been raised regarding the waste of CPS resources. Child welfare systems are frequently overburdened with genuine cases of neglect and physical abuse. Critics argue that clogging the system with politically motivated reports endangers actual victims who need immediate attention.
Background Info: TPUSA and Mandated Reporting
Turning Point USA (TPUSA) is a non-profit organization founded by Charlie Kirk that advocates for conservative values on high school, college, and university campuses. The group focuses on promoting principles such as fiscal responsibility, free markets, and limited government. While the organization is often a subject of political debate, establishing a student chapter is a legally protected activity under the First Amendment and the Equal Access Act, which prohibits public schools from discriminating against student clubs based on the content of their speech.
In Maryland, “mandated reporters” typically include teachers, social workers, health practitioners, and police officers, who are legally required to report suspected abuse or neglect. However, the definition of abuse involves physical injury, sexual abuse, or neglect—not voluntary participation in a political club.
Public Response and Contacts
The incident has gone viral, leading to a campaign where citizens are contacting local authorities and Krause’s employer to express their dissatisfaction. The content provided indicates that the public is being directed to the following contacts:
Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Non-Emergency Line: (Available via public directory or the link provided in source content)
Nancy Krause’s Employer: (Contact information circulating via the link provided in source content)
The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office has not yet issued an official statement regarding whether an investigation into the false reporting allegations has been opened.
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