Supreme Court stays out of custody case involving surrogate who refused abortion
Summary
The US Supreme Court decided not to get involved in a custody fight between a surrogate, McKenna West, and the California couple who hired her. West refused to have an abortion after the fetus was diagnosed with a serious heart defect, gave birth in Texas where abortion is mostly banned, and is now seeking custody of the child.Key Facts
- The surrogate, McKenna West, was asked by the parents to have an abortion due to a severe fetal heart defect.
- West traveled to Texas, where abortion is mostly illegal, and gave birth to the baby.
- The baby was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a serious condition needing multiple surgeries but not curable.
- A California court gave custody rights to the parents, Omar Ahmed and Nausheen Gilkar.
- West filed an emergency appeal to the Supreme Court to stop the custody ruling; it was denied.
- Texas authorities, including Attorney General Ken Paxton, supported West and ensured the baby got medical care in Texas.
- The parents say the child is their "love of our lives" and accused West of blocking medical information and contact.
- West fears the parents might not provide needed care since they wanted an abortion and wants custody to protect the child.
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