US Supreme Court won’t intervene in custody dispute between California couple and surrogate

A California couple and a surrogate became involved in a legal dispute over custody of a baby with a severe heart defect. The couple, who are the baby's genetic parents, sought to be recognized as the child's legal guardians. A California court ruled in their favor. The surrogate appealed to the US Supreme Court, but the Court declined to intervene, allowing the California ruling to stand.

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The Boston GlobeLean Left· 6d ago· ran in 2 outlets

Supreme Court order gives parents custody of baby in surrogacy fight

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Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 6d ago

US Supreme Court won’t intervene in custody dispute between California couple and surrogate

Bangor Daily NewsLean Left· 6d ago

US Supreme Court won’t intervene in custody dispute between California couple and surrogate

NBC NewsLean Left· 6d ago

Supreme Court declines to intervene in custody case involving newborn with heart condition

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Deseret NewsCenter· 6d ago

Supreme Court declines to intervene in Texas surrogacy case

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Supreme Court declines to intervene in surrogate custody dispute over baby born in Texas

UPICenter· 6d ago

Supreme Court rejects request to weigh in on California surrogate case

ABC 7 Los AngelesCenter· 6d ago

Supreme Court justice declines to hear surrogacy custody case involving Los Angeles couple

ABC 30 FresnoLean Left· 6d ago

SCOTUS won't intervene in custody dispute between California couple, surrogate

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The Christian PostRight· 6d ago

Supreme Court declines to intervene in custody battle of surrogate mom who refused abortion

Fox NewsRight· 6d ago

Supreme Court declines to intervene in case of surrogate mother who refused abortion

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New York PostLean Right· 6d ago

US Supreme Court rejects surrogate McKenna West’s bid for custody intervention

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The GuardianLean Left· 6d ago

US supreme court declines to intervene in custody fight over baby born via surrogate

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