CARA Law Under Fire for Newborns | Santa Fe News

A fierce debate is unfolding in state legislature over CARA, the law allowing CYFD to remove newborns exposed to drugs into protective custody — sparking calls to shift focus from punishment to parental support. With 130 infants already placed since the governor’s January executive order, lawmakers and officials are reevaluating whether this approach truly serves the best interests of both babies and families, as the governor herself now admits regret over signing the law. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d43f29ce639f6fbf