constitutional precedent custody safety

constitutional precedent custody safety

7 Shocking Reasons NY Judges Reject Safety-First Child Custody

In 2024, five New York judges rejected the safety-first child custody bill because it clashes with constitutional due-process protections and the traditional best-interest of the child standard. Their objections draw on precedents such as Brandenburg v. Ohio and recent appellate rulings that prioritize nuanced evidence over a single safety metric.