JUST IN: Montana parents face arrest after refusing to go along with daughter’s sex change, speaking out

The couple, who are currently caring for a relative out of state, were warned by their lawyer that they could be detained as soon as they return home to Montana.

"We were very concerned, but not surprised, to learn from a credible source that the Governor of Montana plans to arrest us the moment we step foot back in Montana," the teen's stepmother, Krista Kolstad, said in an exclusive statement to Reduxx.

"We are also told that he has tasked his senior adviser and director of strategic communications to use the media to punish us for speaking out about the state’s medical kidnapping of our daughter."

Krista and her husband Todd's daughter, who identifies as a male named Leo, was eventually placed in the custody of Child and Family Services, who have since decided to send her to live with her biological mother, Christine, in Canada.

"We were told that letting Jennifer transition and live as a boy was in her 'therapeutic best interest' and because we aren't willing to follow that recommendation, the court gave CFS custody of Jennifer for six months," Krista told Reduxx, adding that Christine "has never really been apart of [Jennifer's] life," and has a history of abusive behavior.

Krista and Todd have been held in contempt of court for speaking out against the state's handling of the situation but have vowed to continue the fight. A GiveSendGo was launched to help them.

When their story gained traction online, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte responded, calling the situation "tragic," but nonetheless maintaining that upon further review by Lieutenant Governor Kristen Juras, it was determined that the Montana Department of Health and Human Services and the court "followed state policy and law."

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