The recent decision by the New Mexico Supreme Court to overturn the state’s so-called “broken marriages” law marks a significant…
When School Access Becomes Immigration Policy: Who Really Pays the Price?
A migration scholar warns that restricting public education for migrant children could harm workforce quality and child welfare. However, this…
When the Courts Catch Up: The Reckoning Over Medical Decisions Made for Children
A California jury awarded $2 million to Fox Varian, finding malpractice in a double mastectomy performed at 16. This ruling…
When the Court Says “Enough”: What a Pennsylvania Custody Termination Case Reveals About Family Court Limits
The Pennsylvania Superior Court upheld the termination of a mother's parental rights due to insufficient compliance with reunification efforts, emphasizing…
When Emergency Becomes Policy: Georgia’s Hotel-Shelter Trap
Over 4,600 people in DeKalb County are using hotels for shelter, a situation that highlights a failure in housing policy.…
When Child Welfare Hides the File, Parents Pay the Price
A mother in Oldham County, Kentucky, has filed a lawsuit against the state’s child welfare agency for allegedly denying access…
Colorado Democrats Reignite Gender Identity Debate in Child Custody Law
Colorado Democrats are proposing to incorporate gender identity considerations into child custody laws, which has sparked debate. Supporters argue it…
When “Family Preservation” Becomes State Neglect
In Washington State, reforms intended to keep families intact may inadvertently leave vulnerable children at risk and offer less protection…
When Custody Exchanges Turn Dangerous
A recent arrest in Barstow, California, highlights significant flaws in family court systems regarding custody exchanges, which often escalate into…
New Mexico Ends a Practice That Should Never Have Been Normal
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has banned children in state custody from sleeping overnight in government offices, addressing a…