By Miguel Durán

MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission is to protect, empower, and advocate for Black, African, Hispanic, and Latino communities by promoting fairness, accountability, and equal treatment across public institutions. We work to expose systemic injustices, strengthen community resilience, and ensure that vulnerable populations have access to representation, transparency, and justice at local, national, and international levels. Through documentation, advocacy, education, and community engagement, we strive to defend human rights and uphold the dignity of every individual.

VISION & VALUES
VISION

We envision a society where Black, African, Hispanic, and Latino communities are treated with dignity, fairness, and respect — free from discrimination, institutional abuse, and administrative misconduct. Our long‑term vision is to build an internationally recognized advocacy organization capable of elevating community concerns to global platforms, including the United Nations, and ensuring that historically marginalized groups have a powerful voice in shaping policies that affect their lives.

CORE VALUES

Community Empowerment
We support education, awareness, and leadership development to strengthen community resilience and self‑advocacy.

Justice
We believe every individual deserves equal protection under the law and fair treatment by public institutions.

Accountability
We advocate for transparent government processes, ethical conduct, and oversight mechanisms that prevent abuse of power.

Human Dignity
We affirm the inherent worth of Black, African, Hispanic, and Latino communities and defend their right to safety, opportunity, and respect.

Representation
We work to ensure that communities of color — especially those without strong institutional advocates — have a voice in national and international decision‑making spaces.

Truth & Documentation
We value evidence‑based advocacy and maintain a commitment to documenting irregularities, misconduct, and systemic patterns affecting vulnerable populations.

Today

Family & Children Justice Org. Mission & Vision Statement (Formal Draft) MISSION STATEMENT Family & Children Justice Org. is dedicated to protecting the rights, dignity, and well‑being of vulnerable families and children. Our mission is to promote transparency, accountability, and fairness within public systems by empowering communities, advocating for ethical governance, and supporting individuals who feel underserved or marginalized. We work to ensure that every family—regardless of income, background, or circumstance—has access to justice, equal treatment, and the opportunity to live with safety and dignity.

VISION STATEMENT

We envision a society where public institutions operate with integrity, where families are protected rather than overlooked, and where vulnerable communities have a meaningful voice in shaping the systems that affect their lives. Family & Children Justice Org. strives for a future in which: Human rights are respected and upheld. Government systems are transparent, accountable, and responsive. Poverty does not determine access to justice or opportunity. Children and families can thrive in safe, supportive environments. Our long‑term vision is to contribute to national and international efforts that strengthen human rights protections and promote equitable treatment for all communities.

Family & Children Justice Org.

Mission & Vision Statement (Formal Draft – Refined Edition)

MISSION STATEMENT

Family & Children Justice Org. is dedicated to protecting the rights, dignity, and well‑being of vulnerable families and children. Our mission is to advance transparency, accountability, and fairness within public systems by empowering communities, advocating for ethical governance, and supporting individuals who have been underserved, marginalized, or harmed by institutional failures.

We work to ensure that every family — regardless of income, background, or circumstance — has equitable access to justice, fair treatment, and the opportunity to live in safety, stability, and dignity.

VISION STATEMENT

We envision a society where public institutions operate with integrity, where families are protected rather than overlooked, and where vulnerable communities have a meaningful voice in shaping the systems that affect their lives.

Family & Children Justice Org. strives for a future in which:

• Human rights are respected and upheld without exception.
• Government systems are transparent, accountable, and responsive to the people they serve.
• Poverty never determines access to justice, protection, or opportunity.
• Children and families thrive in safe, supportive, and equitable environments.

Our long‑term vision is to contribute to national and international efforts that strengthen human‑rights protections, promote ethical governance, and ensure equitable treatment for all communities.

1898 – U.S. Invasion of Puerto Rico

Miguel Durán asserts that Puerto Rico’s political condition since the 1898 U.S. invasion represents, in his view, a long‑standing system of domination that stripped Puerto Ricans of sovereignty, Indigenous identity, and their ancestral inheritance. He believes that Puerto Ricans have lived under a form of political captivity and that U.S. institutions have historically acted in ways that harmed the island’s people while benefiting from their land and resources. Durán argues that the United States presents itself as a global authority while, in his view, concealing patterns of misconduct that must be exposed

• The United States invades Puerto Rico during the Spanish‑American War.
• Durán asserts this marks the beginning of a colonial occupation that stripped Puerto Ricans of sovereignty, Indigenous identity, and self‑determination.

1900–1952 – Colonial Governance Framework

• Foraker Act (1900) and Jones Act (1917) impose U.S. control over Puerto Rican government, courts, and economy.
• Durán views these laws as mechanisms that placed Puerto Ricans under political and economic subordination.

1952 – Establishment of “Commonwealth” Status

Durán argues this status concealed ongoing colonial control behind symbolic reforms. Puerto Rico becomes a U.S. territory with limited self‑governance.

Biography of Miguel Durán

Miguel Durán is a Puerto Rican human‑rights advocate, community organizer, and founder of the Family & Children Justice Org. Born on September 26, 1973, in Paterson, New Jersey, and raised within a proud Puerto Rican lineage rooted in Lares and San Lorenzo, Durán has dedicated his life to exposing institutional abuse, defending vulnerable families, and challenging systemic failures across state and federal systems.

2007 — ATLANTIC CITY NJ: Racial profiling, assault, and wrongful detention.

In 2007, Durán became the target of what he describes as racial profiling, police brutality, and fabricated charges in Atlantic City, New Jersey. According to his documented account, two officers forcibly removed his clothing and exposed his private areas, an act he describes as “humiliating, abusive, and retaliatory.” After he filed an Internal Affairs complaint, Durán states that five local city police officers invaded his residence, assaulted him, and fabricated charges of resisting arrest and aggravated assault. These charges, he reports, were used to justify holding him in detention for nearly two years. his period is reflected in his federal case 07‑5994 – DURAN v. WARNER et al., signed by Judge Renée Marie Bumb.

While at the Atlantic County Detention Facility, Durán filed several civil rights complaints, including DURAN v. MERLINE et al., No. 1:2007-cv-03589, claiming wrongful imprisonment for reporting police misconduct. Miguel He also advocated for detainees and correctional officers, highlighting issues of unsafe conditions, airborne illnesses, and the effects on staff and their families. This period marked the beginning of his long‑term commitment to justice, accountability, and institutional reform.

2007–2010 — Retaliation, Property Loss & Targeting of His Home
After his release, Durán alleges that city inspectors and police targeted the home he shared with Michele L. Baxter. On January 20, 2010, inspectors issued what he describes as an “unjustified ordinance warning used as intimidation.” He states that similar tactics had been used for more than four years, creating a pattern he later recognized as part of a larger effort to destabilize their household.

2011–2013 — Foreclosure Irregularities & Medical Abuse Claims
Durán alleges fraudulent foreclosure actions involving the Bank of New York Mellon and Frenkel Lambert. He reports that a Certificate of Default Judgment contained irregularities, including that “the filer’s name appeared scratched off with a pen… and the certification disclosed only ‘Edw.’”

He also states that Michele Baxter was hospitalized, restrained, and mistreated at AtlantiCare Pomona Hospital, and that DCP&P pressured her to dismiss lawsuits she had filed.

2013–2014 — Removal of Children & Escalation of State Pressure
Durán alleges that DCP&P removed his daughter Grace by force from Virtua Hospital. He states that a second daughter, Adele, was removed after birth in Vineland. According to his account, DCP&P promised reunification only if Baxter removed him from the home.

Shortly after he was forced to leave, Baxter was found deceased. Durán alleges that local police had previously made threats and that her death was connected to her knowledge of events he had documented.

2014 — Federal Complaint & Institutional Misconduct Claims
In 2014, Durán filed 14‑4120 – DURAN et al. v. THE WELFARE REFORM ACT, referencing information relayed by independent journalist Nick Shirley. He cites Shirley’s controversial investigations into large‑scale fraud as part of a broader pattern of institutional misconduct and systemic failures.

2014–2020 — Multi‑State Pattern of Corruption (Durán’s Account)
Durán states he documented coordinated misconduct in:

New Jersey

Georgia

Pennsylvania

New York

He alleges:

fabricated criminal charges

destruction of his business

intimidation of customers

arson committed by landlords

long‑term harassment lasting more than sixteen years

He describes these events as part of a broader network of local officials and police operating in ways that, in his view, resemble organized criminal activity.

2020–2026 — Continued Retaliation & Evidence Collection
Durán claims more than fifty vehicles were impounded or destroyed. He alleges officials demanded or implied payments of $30,000 or 20% of income to avoid retaliation.

He states that both mothers of his children — Michele L. Baxter and Loyd Z. Perez — were killed because they were witnesses to misconduct.

He reports repeated destruction of his property, including residential arson, vandalism, and targeted harassment. Durán continues gathering documents and evidence that he believes show organized criminal activity within municipal systems.

Whistleblower Claims & Financial Misconduct Allegations
Durán alleges that he and Baxter were original informants under the False Claims Act and that whistleblower compensation should have gone to them. He cites irregularities involving:

Bank of New York Mellon

Countrywide Financial

PIMCO

BlackRock

Freddie Mac

He states that reopening the foreclosure case would have exposed “fake Certificates of Default Judgment” and “fake death certificates.”

Advocacy, Professional Work & Leadership
Durán is trained in:

Diplomacy

Human rights

Human trafficking prevention

Child protection

through the U.S. Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights.

He is:

Executive Director & Broker — MTAS Remodeling, Designing & Art

Owner & Lead Operator — MTAS Majesty Truck & Auto Service LLC

Founder — Justice4Grace Inc.

Founder — Family & Children Justice Org.

Through his organizations, Durán documents cases of administrative irregularities, civil‑rights violations, and systemic failures across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York. His work centers on transparency, accountability, and defending vulnerable families from institutional abuse.

Guiding Principle
“One voice, one stand, and two knees on the ground only when I pray.”

Durán continues to fight for justice for his daughter Grace and for families who have suffered similar injustices, believing that truth, courage, and persistence can expose corruption and protect future generations.

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Mr. Durán alleges that after Michele L. Baxter filed her motion in 2013, city inspectors and local police retaliated by ordering Atlantic Electric to shut off the power to their residence. He states that both he and Baxter were targeted, and that Baxter’s business was destroyed during this period. According to Durán, the power was shut off during a Code Blue emergency, placing their household at risk.

Durán further claims that Baxter had been prescribed medication that he believed was unethical and capable of causing memory loss. After he filed a complaint with medical board members in Trenton, he alleges that Baxter was hospitalized at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center in Pomona, where she was restrained and forced to defecate and urinate without being allowed to use the bathroom. He states that Pomona Hospital then refused to allow him to visit her, despite her being pregnant at the time. Baxter was later transferred to Ancora Psychiatric Hospital and eventually released. These events formed the basis of BAXTER v. ATLANTICARE MAIN POMONA HOSPITAL et al., No. 1:2013‑cv‑07876.

Durán states that after Atlantic Electric shut off the power, he and Baxter were forced to leave the property, which he believes was taken by force. He asserts that similar patterns of retaliation and coordinated actions occurred in multiple regions — including New Jersey, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and New York — where he claims certain local police departments operated in ways that resembled organized criminal networks. He emphasizes that his concerns are based on years of documentation, analysis, and direct experience rather than personal grievances.

According to Durán, he has identified recurring patterns of coordination between municipal officials and certain businesses across several cities. He believes these patterns raise serious questions about the integrity, transparency, and accountability of local governance and contribute to a broader culture of corruption that disproportionately harms vulnerable communities.

Durán further alleges that local police officers assaulted him on multiple occasions and fabricated criminal charges intended to intimidate him, damage his credibility, and obstruct his efforts to document misconduct. As he continued his investigation, he reports uncovering additional evidence suggesting that these incidents were part of a systemic issue rather than isolated events. He argues that his findings highlight the urgent need for comprehensive reform to protect communities from exploitation and ensure that individuals in positions of authority uphold the law with integrity and respect for human rights.

For nearly two decades, Durán states that he has gathered extensive documents, records, and communications that he believes expose administrative irregularities and harassment carried out by municipal, county, and state officials. He reports that in several jurisdictions, officials or intermediaries allegedly requested or insinuated payments of approximately $30,000 or 20% of income or business transactions to avoid sanctions, adverse inspections, administrative delays, or unjustified business closures.

Durán asserts that these allegations require formal verification through public records, independent audits, or official investigations. He reports that the New Jersey Attorney General and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have not taken action regarding the individuals he believes are responsible, raising concerns about oversight and accountability.

Finally, Durán alleges that he possesses evidence which, in his view, proves beyond a reasonable doubt that local police officers were responsible for the deaths of the mothers of his children. He states that his property has been repeatedly destroyed through residential arson, vandalism, and the impoundment of more than fifty vehicles. He believes these actions were intended to intimidate him, cause financial harm, and create staged scenarios designed to appear accidental.

Durán presents these experiences as part of a long‑term pattern of institutional misconduct and systemic abuse that he has spent years documenting and exposing.

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Mr. Durán alleges that the New Jersey Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P) pressured the children’s mother, Michele L. Baxter, to dismiss lawsuits she had filed, including actions against Atlantic City Electric and AtlantiCare Pomona Hospital. According to Durán, Baxter refused, and shortly afterward their daughter, Grace M. A. Durán, was removed by force from Virtua Hospital. He states that DCP&P workers pressured Baxter to drop all legal claims in exchange for the return of her child.

Durán further claims that local police and DCP&P coordinated staged incidents that caused him and Baxter to lose their property, transportation, and stability. He alleges that Grace suffered neglect and abuse in foster care, and that the state used this situation to coerce Baxter into signing documents or entering programs under threat of continued separation from her child.

He states that these actions were part of a broader pattern of retaliation and institutional misconduct intended to shield state agencies from liability. Durán further alleges that a second daughter, Adele, was born in Vineland, New Jersey, and was also removed by force. According to his account, DCP&P promised that both children would be returned if he and Baxter secured stable housing. He states that DCP&P then pressured Baxter to remove him from the property, promising reunification if she complied. Durán reports that after he left the home, Baxter was later found deceased, and he alleges that local police had previously visited the residence and made threats. He believes both mothers of his children were killed because they possessed direct knowledge of events he had documented and were potential witnesses.

These statements form part of Mr. Durán’s broader claim that certain municipal officials and private individuals have engaged in coordinated wrongdoing. He states that he has collected extensive documents and communications that, in his view, demonstrate organized criminal activity involving officials in New Jersey, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and New York.

According to Durán, the conduct he has observed across these states resembles organized crime. He reports that he has lived in multiple cities throughout the United States and has repeatedly encountered what he believes to be openly practiced corruption. In several jurisdictions, he alleges that local police destroyed his business, targeted his customers, and that landlords committed arson against his home. He states that this pattern has continued for more than 16 years.

Durán further alleges that officials or intermediaries requested or implied that payments of approximately $30,000 or 20% of income or business transactions were necessary to avoid sanctions, retaliatory inspections, administrative delays, or unjustified business closures.

He states that these allegations require verification through public records, independent audits, and formal investigations. Durán reports that neither the New Jersey Attorney General nor the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has taken action on his complaints, which he believes raises serious concerns about oversight and accountability.

Durán also alleges that he possesses evidence which, in his view, establishes that local police officers were responsible for the deaths of the mothers of his children. He reports repeated destruction of his property, including residential arson, damage to personal belongings, and the impoundment of more than fifty vehicles. He believes these actions were intended to intimidate him, inflict financial harm, and create incidents designed to appear accidental or unrelated.

Finally, Durán states that local police fabricated criminal charges against him more than ten times, and that municipal officials intentionally interfered with his business by damaging property, destroying equipment, and intimidating customers. He presents these experiences as part of a long‑term pattern of institutional retaliation and systemic abuse that he has spent years documenting and exposing.

He further alleges that there have been multiple attempts on his life, which he believes were staged to appear accidental.

Alleged Homicides of Witnesses

Mr. Durán reports that the mothers of his two children were murdered in 2019 and 2022, and that Michele L. Baxter, a key witness, was murdered in 2018. He alleges that:

• Local city police officers were responsible
• Municipal officials encouraged or motivated others to harm him and his family
• These incidents occurred after he filed a Section 1983 civil rights complaint involving Atlantic City police officers he believes were associated with a white supremacy group

He states that these deaths were connected to their roles as witnesses.

Allegations Involving DCP&P

Mr. Durán alleges that the New Jersey Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P):

• Forcibly removed his two daughters
• Threatened to take Ms. Baxter’s unborn child unless she dismissed a lawsuit against Atlantic City Electric
• Acted in coordination with individuals he believes were connected to a white supremacy group

He states that these actions were intended to protect the state from liability.

6. Patterns of Misconduct Identified

He states that this activity implicates both local and state police due to enforcement practices.

Based on documentation collected since 2007, Mr. Durán reports recurring patterns involving municipal officials and certain businesses, These allegations form part of Mr. Durán’s broader claim that municipal officials and associated private actors have engaged in coordinated misconduct, including:

Improper use of inspections or permits

Economic pressure

Informal extortion

Administrative interference

Alleged Organized Criminal Activity

According to Mr. Durán, one component of the organized criminal activity he has documented involves:

Documentation Collected

Mr. Durán states that he has gathered extensive:

• Documents
• Records
• Communications
• Photographs and evidence of property damage

He believes these materials demonstrate administrative irregularities, harassment, and coordinated misconduct across multiple jurisdictions.

Illegal Dealer Plates and Temporary Tags

• Sold through Facebook and other online platforms
• Often counterfeit
• Used as part of broader criminal tactics

He alleges that:

• Purchasers are exposed to criminal charges
• Vehicles and tools are frequently seized
• Millions of dollars in unreported income have been generated
• Cities impose impound fees up to three times higher than appropriate

Mr. Durán states that he has collected extensive documents, records, and communications supporting his belief that the conduct he has observed constitutes organized criminal activity involving municipal and state officials in New Jersey (NJ), Georgia, Pennsylvania (PA), and New York (NY). He alleges that certain local police departments have gone beyond misconduct and have actively collaborated with criminal elements.

According to Mr. Durán, local city police officers have hired or utilized gang members, cartel‑affiliated individuals, and other criminal actors to target him, intimidate him, and create an atmosphere of fear. He reports that these actions were intended to pressure him, obstruct his efforts to document wrongdoing, and deter him from pursuing complaints or legal remedies.

Mr. Durán asserts that these activities form part of a broader pattern of coordinated behavior that, in his view, meets the characteristics of organized crime. He states that he has repeatedly experienced:

• Targeted harassment
• Property destruction
• Intimidation by individuals he believes were acting at the direction of law enforcement or municipal officials

He further alleges that these actions were designed to appear spontaneous or unrelated, while serving the purpose of silencing him and undermining his credibility.

Specific Case: Elizabeth, New Jersey

In the particular case of Elizabeth, New Jersey, Miguel states that he has documented incidents that, according to his interpretation, show possible irregularities in the actions of:

• Municipal inspectors
• Fire Department personnel
• Police Department members

These allegations include:

• Repeated inspections without clear justification
• Inconsistent or contradictory fines
• Interference with legitimate business activities
• Coordination between departments for simultaneous actions
• Economic or administrative pressure on local businesses

Miguel posits that these patterns may be linked to broader networks of local corruption or external influence. His allegations are bolstered by video footage, photographs, and witness testimonies. Miguel asserts that immigrants in the USA have been unjustly targeted, particularly in cities where local authorities have seized their properties. He recounts an instance where local police pressured him to cooperate in these property seizures. https://www.tiktok.com/@mtasllc/video/7285585127160171819?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Miguel refused, which he describes as the beginning of a nightmare, https://www.tiktok.com/@mtasllc/video/7285581815744564522?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc https://www.tiktok.com/@mtasllc/video/7285581739953556782?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc during which he claims he was threatened with the closure of his business—https://www.tiktok.com/@mtasllc/video/7301130341471817003?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc an action allegedly facilitated by the City of Elizabeth in conjunction with the City of Hillside. Furthermore, Miguel indicates that members of the African American community, as well as Hispanic or Latino citizens, have been drawn into this situation, suggesting the emergence of an organized effort. While he recognizes that formally verifying such connections necessitates official investigation, access to public records, and independent review by competent authorities, he remains firm in his belief that these issues warrant serious attention.