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    It Could Soon Be Legal to Prevent LGBTQ+ Couples From Adopting

    The Trump administration is scrapping an Obama-era regulation that protected same sex couples from discrimination.

    Ayana Byrd Nov 4, 2019 1:12PM EST
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    READ: How Texas Contributed to Rise in Pregnant Girls in Foster Care System

    One teen mother: “All my friends that I was in placements with—every single one—either has a kid or is pregnant right now.”

    Ayana Byrd Jan 24, 2019 12:42PM EST
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    Judge Rules Indian Child Welfare Act Unconstitutional

    When the law was passed in 1978, about a third of Native children were being forced into foster care and adoption.

    Ayana Byrd Oct 10, 2018 1:36PM EDT
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    Lesbian Couple Sues Government After Being Denied Right to Foster Refugee Children

    The couple linked with Lambda Legal to file the suit after the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops said they can’t welcome a child into their home because they don’t “mirror the Holy Family.”

    Miriam Zoila Pérez Feb 21, 2018 10:53AM EST

    Deported Father's Case Ends As Congress Debates Immigration Changes

    Felipe Montes, who lost his three U.S.-citizens sons when he was deported to Mexico in December 2010 will regain custody of his children.
    Seth Freed Wessler Feb 19, 2013 2:15PM EST

    A Deported Father Wins a Long, Painful Fight to Keep His Kids

    Felipe Montes’s story drew national attention and rare federal intervention not because it is unique, but because it is increasingly common.

    Seth Freed Wessler Nov 28, 2012 9:53AM EST
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