Virginia Supreme Court Upholds Marine's Adoption of Afghan Orphan
February 15, 2026·30 days ago·via Texarkana Gazette

The Virginia Supreme Court rules that U.S. Marine Joshua Mast and his wife Stephanie keep the Afghan orphan they adopted, defying federal government pressure to return her to Afghan relatives. Four justices reverse lower courts, citing a state law that finalizes adoptions after six months to ensure child permanency and block endless challenges, even amid claims of flaws or fraud. Read more about this...