The New York Times | December 10, 2025
The abrupt closure of a U.S. surrogacy agency closed in December amid alleged financial fraud left surrogates without support midway through pregnancy and intended parents without funds to pay them.
U.S. border officers turn back Canadian surrogate seeking fertility care
CTV News | December 6, 2025
U.S Border officials denied a Canadian woman entry to the U.S., claiming that her planned travel to a fertility clinic in California to be a surrogate for a U.S. family was illegal – even though her plans to be a non-compensated surrogate are within the laws of Canada and California.
Between Taiwan and the United States: International Standards on Citizenship, Parentage, and Child Protection in Surrogacy
Global Taiwan Institute | October 29, 2025
Surrogacy is illegal in Taiwan so intended parents travel abroad for surrogacy arrangements, which often creates legal complications. Domestic policy that considers both the welfare of children and the rights of surrogates would help address issues that emerge from cross-border surrogacy arrangements.
A mysterious surrogacy mansion. A drug-plagued property. And a criminal known as ‘Dragon’
LA Times | October 2, 2025
Police investigation of a Chinese couple in LA who have had over 20 children via surrogacy revealed video footage of nannies inflicting “emotional and physical abuse” on some of the children. It also unearthed ties between the couple and illicit gambling and drug operations.
What protections are in place during surrogacy?
WBUR | September 17, 2025
A recent viral story of an intended parent’s attempts to punish a surrogate who had a stillbirth demonstrates how the industry and its lack of regulations leave surrogates vulnerable when complications arise.
They Needed a Surrogate, So They Asked a Sibling to Do It
The Wall Street Journal | August 19, 2025
With surrogacy expenses often surpassing $200,000 in the U.S., some couples make surrogacy arrangements with family members or friends. While these arrangements often cost less, they can result in legal complications and complex relationship dynamics.
The Mystery of the L.A. Mansion Filled With Surrogate Children
The Wall Street Journal | August 5, 2025
Los Angeles authorities are investigating a Chinese couple who were found to have more than 20 children, all born through surrogacy arrangements since 2021. Surrogates who had children for the couple report being misled or deceived about who the intended parents were or how many children they already had. Police are also investigating reports of child abuse and potential links to clients in China.
California couple used own surrogacy agency to have children
Progress Educational Trust BioNews | July 21, 2025
Investigating allegations of child abuse, California authorities discovered that a couple running a surrogacy agency in the state had 21 children via surrogates who did not know that the couple were the intended parents. Amid ongoing investigations, the children are in state custody.
Ending US birthright citizenship could have consequences for LGBTQ+ couples, lower-income parents and the surrogacy market
The Conversation | March 5, 2025
Trump’s (blocked) order to end US birthright citizenship would jeopardize legal recognition of LGBTQ+ parents and leave some children born through assisted reproduction stateless.
Why Surrogacy Remains Banned in Some Countries: Policies and Ethical Consideration
Modern Diplomacy | October 30, 2024
Surrogacy continues to be banned or restricted in many countries, in part due to concerns related to child welfare and exploitation of surrogates. With shifting social norms related to family structure, some countries are reconsidering their regulation around surrogacy.