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The Imprint reported that most children are taken into foster care through “emergency” removals before parents receive a court hearing, despite federal law and due-process protections. This practice is widespread, often used when immediate danger isn’t clear, and can cause unnecessary trauma for families.
Judge Gayle Branum Carr and Judge Robert Hofmann provided information on removals in their county and state respectively, giving deeper insight and analysis into the issue.