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William F. Smith: “Would States be allowed to consider a parents' motive when deciding to terminate parental rights or seek reunification…”

On the recordSeptember 25, 1996
Would States be allowed to consider a parents' motive when deciding to terminate parental rights or seek reunification of this family, and could this include sincerely held religious beliefs of the parents?
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William F. Smith
Texas

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Questioning the consideration of parental motives and religious beliefs in family reunification decisions.

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