The U.S. Supreme Court has opted not to get involved in a series of custody disputes arising from surrogacy agreements. Notably, the Court declined to intervene in a high-profile case between a California couple and their surrogate mother, who sought custody of their newborn with a serious heart condition. Justice Elena Kagan rejected appeals from the surrogate that would have allowed her to participate in medical decisions for the child and also turned away multiple bids to block parental rights established for the biological parents. The decisions have sparked significant public discussion regarding the legal complexities of surrogacy, parental rights, and child welfare.