Surrogate’s Supreme Court Battle for Baby’s Future | Portland Maine News

A Texas surrogate mother is fighting for custody of a critically ill newborn, arguing that a California court’s ruling declaring the intended parents as legal guardians is invalid — and that she never consented to its jurisdiction. The baby, Gabriel, born with a fatal heart defect, is undergoing life-saving surgeries while the emotional battle rages on. West’s legal team urgently seeks Supreme Court intervention, warning that any delay could cost the child his life. The case hinges on a legal gray area: does challenging a court’s authority count as accepting it? With the Texas judge siding with the intended parents and the child’s fate hanging in the balance, this high-stakes dispute could reshape how surrogacy disputes are handled nationwide. 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/d9ba6f13a10afaba