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Texas Judge Refuses To Give Birth Certificates To Children Of Immigrants

Texas Judge Refuses To Give Birth Certificates To Children Of Immigrants

The issue began back in July when a group of mothers filed a lawsuit against the state because of its refusal to give them documents for their U.S.-born children.

In order to obtain a birth certificate for a child, parents must provide proper ID, however Texas is refusing to accept most forms of ID available to undocumented immigrants. This includes the matrícula, which is a card issued by a local Mexican consulate, or a foreign passport unless it “bears a current U.S. visa.”

While the mothers claimed the state’s denial was discrimination, Texas argued that it was simply placing barriers for illegal immigrants to obtain birth certificates for U.S.-born children.

On Friday, U.S. District Judge Robert L. Pitman in Austin ruled that Texas can continue to deny birth certificates.

Watch the video above for the full story and to hear Pitman’s reason for denial.

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Newborn Photos To Get In The Hospital
Name tag(01 of15)
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Naming your child is a big deal. Honour the moment by taking a photo of your baby with his or her hospital name tag. This is a great idea because it’s also a fun way to announce your child to the world.

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Sibling’s first glimpse(02 of15)
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If you have other kids, capturing the moment when they first meet their new brother or sister can be incredibly precious! If you have your camera handy at this moment, you’ll be able to capture some truly special moments from their first time bonding.

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Parents and baby(03 of15)
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It goes without being said that you need a photo of you, your partner, and your baby in the hospital. Whether posed or candid, this will capture one of your first moments together as a family.

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Holding hands(04 of15)
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There’s nothing like when your newborn holds your hand (or rather, your finger) for the first time. It’s the ultimate bonding moment between you and your child and it’s one you’ll never forget.

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Looking at you(05 of15)
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While many cute newborn photos are of the baby sleeping, remember to take a photo of your baby with his or her eyes open too. Specifically, capture the moment when you or your partner are talking to your newborn and they are looking back at you. The moment is too precious to miss.

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Hair(06 of15)
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This is a fun shot. Your kids will love looking back to see how much hair they had when they were born!

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Breastfeeding or bottle feeding(07 of15)
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Whether you choose to breastfeed or bottle feed your newborn, capture the first time you do it. After all, feeding your baby will always be a special bonding time between the two of you.

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Baby feet(08 of15)
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Nothing makes people gush quite as much as baby feet. From their chubby legs to their teeny tiny toes, the cuteness is overwhelming. By taking a photo of your baby’s feet in the hospital, you can capture all the adorableness, plus get a nice shot of your baby with his or her hospital tags.

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Sibling bonding(09 of15)
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Once your other kids get more comfortable around the new baby, you can capture some really cute shots of your little ones showing love to the new member of the family.

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Adorable headshot(10 of15)
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Of course, an adorable headshot is a must! Take this photo so you can always remember how tiny they once were.

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Your point of view(11 of15)
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Change things up by having someone take a picture of you and your baby from your point of view. The results are sweet and charming and every time you look at the photo, you’ll be transported back to that moment.

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Weighing your baby(12 of15)
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If you truly want to capture every special moment after your child’s birth, then it’s a good idea to grab a shot of your baby being weighed. This way, you’ll have a photo to document exactly how big your baby was when he or she was born.

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You and the baby(13 of15)
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Sometimes you’re so caught up in the moment taking photos of everyone else that you forget about yourself. So make sure you make it a priority to get a shot of yourself and the baby. You’ll regret it if you don’t.

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In your arms(14 of15)
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Holding your newborn in your arms for the first time is certainly special. Take a picture to document this moment and to remember how small your child once was.

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Family photo(15 of15)
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Before you leave the hospital, be sure to take a candid family photo. This will be one of your first family moments together and it’ll be one you want to remember.

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