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What we learned at Tuesday’s tense, tearful Dallas hearing over Alaska-California surrogacy battle
Summary by The Woodlands Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Raul Alonzo , as published by Texas Standard
· August 26, 2026
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Key takeaway The woman, McKenna West, had carried the child on behalf of the genetic parents.
A newborn is at the center of a surrogacy battle involving a California couple and the woman who gave birth to the child. The woman, McKenna West, had carried the child on behalf of the genetic parents. A judge has extended an order that prevents McKenna West from seeing the newborn or making medical decisions for the child.
The order was extended by judge Ashley Wysocki. Further details about the case are available, including the events that transpired at a recent hearing.
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Published: August 26, 2026 ·
Source: Texas Standard ·
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