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    2026 US State Department International Child Abduction Report: Key Insights on Global Compliance

    The 2026 Annual Report on International Child Abduction, released by the U.S. Department of State, is a congressionally mandated document that provides a detailed overview of international parental child abduction cases involving the United States. Submitted annually by April 30 under the International Child Abduction Prevention and Return Act (ICAPRA), also known as the Sean and David Goldman Act, this report evaluates compliance with the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. What Is the 2026 Annual Report on International Child Abduction? This International Child Abduction report tracks reported cases of children wrongfully removed from or…