Surrogate who refused abortion takes fight to Supreme Court as baby's life hangs in balance

McKenna West, a surrogate, filed a petition with the Supreme Court challenging a California court ruling that prevented her from advocating on behalf of a newborn in her care who has a rare heart defect. The California ruling determined West lacked legal standing to make decisions for the child. West's petition seeks to overturn the lower court's decision and restore her ability to participate in medical decisions for the infant.

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