A custody battle is underway over a newborn with a severe heart defect. The child's surrogate, from Alaska, has been denied custody by a court. She is now seeking emergency intervention from the U.S.

Supreme Court. The surrogate has petitioned the high court for help, following the court's denial of her custody request. Details of the case are limited, but further information is available.

The U.S. Supreme Court has been asked to intervene in the matter, which involves a newborn with serious medical issues. The surrogate's petition is an attempt to overturn the earlier court decision denying her custody of the baby.