Judge Stops Adoption Hearing After Mom Yells Three Words

Emily speaking up

And that’s when Emily had enough. She shushed her lawyer who was about to plead for her, and chose to address the black robed judge herself. “Your Honor,” she said, her voice trembling but firm, “this isn’t just about legalities. This is about a little girl who deserves a family. We’ve done everything asked of us, and yet we’re being stonewalled. Why?” The judge raised a hand to calm her.