SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - A group of biological fathers whose children were given up for adoption in Utah without their knowledge are suing the state in new federal lawsuit.
The Salt Lake Tribune reports that (https://bit.ly/1joGQix ) the lawsuit contends Utah’s adoption laws allow “legalized fraud and kidnapping.” It says Utah’s law violates the constitutional rights of unwed fathers/
Attorney Wes Hutchins is representing the 12 fathers. He says the men represent about 300 fathers and may become a class action lawsuit.
A spokeswoman for Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes said he is still reviewing the lawsuit and didn’t have any comment.
Adoption attorney David Hardy says the men face long odds of winning the lawsuit because Utah courts have upheld the state’s adoption laws previously.
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Information from: The Salt Lake Tribune, https://www.sltrib.com
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