California Couple in August 2026 Surrogacy Custody Dispute With Newborn Facing Heart Condition

U.S. · 2026-08-26 23:35:32

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PBS NewsHour reported that the surrogate declined an abortion, while ABC News US noted that a Texas court is currently addressing the custody arrangement. A Texas court heard arguments and testimony in a custody dispute over a newborn with a serious heart condition.

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• PBS NewsHour: Custody fight erupts after surrogate refuses abortion for baby with heart condition
• NYT US: A Surrogate Fled to Texas to Avoid an Abortion. Now She Wants Custody of the Baby.
• ABC News US: California couple and their surrogate testify in Texas court as dispute over newborn escalates