Newborn

Judge Grants Emotional Reunion for Detained Activist and Newborn Son Amid Controversy Over Family Separation

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NEW YORK — Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil met his one-month-old son for the first time on Thursday after a federal judge intervened in a case that has sparked controversy over family separation and political motivations behind detentions. Khalil has been held in a Louisiana jail since March 8, marking him as the first individual arrested under the Trump administration’s aggressive stance against protests related to the conflict in Gaza. Khalil, a legal permanent resident and a Columbia University alum, faced challenges in seeking permission to attend his son’s birth. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement initially … Read more

Family to Sue Arizona Birthing Center After Tragic Loss of Newborn, Claims Delayed Hospital Transfer

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MESA, Ariz. — A Mesa family is grappling with the tragic loss of their newborn after a prolonged and complex labor at the Willow Birthing Center. The couple, Noelle and Dylan Zmrel, had anticipated the arrival of their son, James, in November 2023 but faced unforeseen complications that led to their baby’s death. The family now plans to pursue legal action against the facility, citing a delayed hospital transfer as a critical lapse in care. The Zmrels had chosen Willow Birthing Center for what they believed would be a supportive and woman-centric birthing experience. However, … Read more

Lawsuit Claims Vermont Child Welfare Agency Unlawfully Targeted Pregnant Woman to Seize Newborn

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MONTPELIER, Vt. — A recent lawsuit alleges that the Vermont Department for Children and Families (DCF) manipulated concerns about a pregnant woman’s mental health as a pretext to secretly investigate and ultimately gain custody of her newborn daughter immediately after her delivery in February 2022. The American Civil Liberties Union of Vermont and Pregnancy Justice, a national advocacy organization, have teamed up to file the complaint against DCF, a local counseling center, and the hospital involved. According to the legal documents, the state of Vermont has been accused of engaging in the routine surveillance of … Read more

Man Found Guilty of Shooting and Paralyzing Ex-Girlfriend in Front of Newborn Baby: Clay County Prosecuting Attorney Delivers Message Against Violent Crime

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CLAY COUNTY, Mo. – A 45-year-old man in Clay County, Missouri, has been found guilty of shooting and paralyzing his ex-girlfriend next to their newborn baby. Lonnell James was convicted by a Clay County jury on charges of first-degree assault, first-degree burglary, and armed criminal action for the incident that occurred in 2020. Prosecuting Attorney Zachary Thompson stated, “The victim fought for her life after being shot by the defendant, and it was our duty to fight for justice for her and all victims of assault.” Thompson added that the jury’s verdict sends a strong … Read more