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The IndependentNews report · Jul 31, 12:00 AM
New Mexico AG sues over teen told to cross into Mexico alone
The lawsuit demands the child's return and seeks to block similar future reunifications without court approval
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New Mexico AG sues over teen told to cross into Mexico alone
ABC News - US and The Independent describe the same event in different terms.
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What happened The lawsuit demands the child's return and seeks to block similar future reunifications without court approval.
The headline split The Independent frames it as "New Mexico AG sues over teen told to cross into Mexico alone". ABC News - US frames it as "New Mexico AG sues for return of teen forced to cross border by foster care staff".
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ABC News - USNews report · Jul 30, 9:29 PM
New Mexico AG sues for return of teen forced to cross border by foster care staff
The New Mexico attorney general is asking a judge to prevent the state child welfare agency from removing children from the U.S., absent a court order
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