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A California couple is locked in a bitter legal fight over their newborn son, Rumi, who was born with a life-threatening heart condition. The parents, who initially considered terminating the pregnancy after the diagnosis, now desperately claim he’s theirs and accuse the surrogate—a nurse who gave birth in Texas—of trying to steal him away. The surrogate, who says she refused the abortion at 23 weeks and believes the baby has a fighting chance, is seeking sole custody to make medical decisions. Right-to-life groups are rallying behind her, while the parents have obtained a restraining order blocking contact. Court docs reveal the baby has hypoplastic left heart syndrome, requiring urgent surgery with uncertain survival odds. The surrogate’s team questions the parents’ commitment, citing their early desire to end the pregnancy, but she’s willing to drop custody claims if they prove they’ll fund lifesaving care. No final ruling yet.

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