On August 26, 2026, a Texas court addressed a complex legal battle involving a California couple and their surrogate. The case centers around a newborn diagnosed with a serious heart condition. The dispute has sparked interest among anti-abortion activists advocating for tighter surrogacy laws.
Amna Nawaz engaged in a discussion with reproductive health reporter Shefali Luthra from The 19th News to further explore the implications of the case and its potential impact on surrogacy legislation.
Originally reported by Amna Nawaz, co-anchor and co-managing editor for PBS NewsHour. Additional reporting by Layla Quran, general assignment producer for PBS NewsHour.
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