# Scotus Won't Intervene In Surrogacy Custody Case

> U.S. Supreme Court declines to step in for California couple's surrogacy custody battle.
- Title: Scotus Won't Intervene In Surrogacy Custody Case | Shortify
- Summary: U.S. Supreme Court declines to step in for California couple's surrogacy custody battle. The Supreme Court refused to intervene in a custody dispute over a…
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- Source: ABC7 Chicago — https://abc7chicago.com/post/us-supreme-court-intervene-custody-dispute-between-california-couple-surrogate/19859344
- Published: 2026-09-23T00:16:20+00:00
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## Supreme Court Declines Intervention
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to intervene in a custody dispute over a 5-week-old child born in Texas after a surrogate refused the couple's abortion wishes.
## Surrogate Refused Abortion Request
The surrogate gave birth to the boy in Dallas, where most abortions are banned, after refusing the couple's request to end the pregnancy at 23 weeks.
## Child's Heart Condition
The boy was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a life-threatening condition requiring multiple surgeries to survive.
## Legal Battle Details
West sought conservatorship over the child, but multiple courts rejected her efforts to influence medical decisions for the child.
## Attorney Statement
Adam Wolf, the couple's attorney, said they are grateful Rumi can continue receiving life-saving treatment without being separated from his parents.
## Custody Dispute Outcome
The Supreme Court's decision allows the child to remain with the couple for ongoing medical care despite the surrogate's claims about inadequate care.
## Key takeaway

The Supreme Court refused to intervene in a custody dispute over a 5-week-old boy with a life-threatening heart condition born to a surrogate who refused the couple's abortion request.