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Kyra's Law Sparks Courtroom Clash | New York City News
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A heartbreaking tragedy sparked a fierce debate in New York over a new law called Kyras Law, designed to prioritize child safety above all else in custody cases. After a two-year-old girl was fatally harmed during a court-ordered visit, her mother is leading the charge to pass the bill — now approved by both legislative houses — to prevent future tragedies. But judges are pushing back, warning the law could overload courts and restrict their discretion, risking system collapse. Advocates insist the law is vital and overdue, while Governor Hochul signals she’ll review it — already having signed a stronger order of protection law — as the nation watches a critical clash between compassion and judicial process.
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