Legal Reproductive Rights News

Alabama Supreme Court's Ruling on Frozen Embryos Threatens IVF Practices

The Alabama Supreme Court has ruled that frozen embryos are considered "children" and are entitled to the same legal rights as other unborn children under state law, reversing a lower court dismissal of a lawsuit filed by three couples over the destruction of embryos. The ruling has sparked concerns about its potential impact on the in vitro fertilization industry in Alabama and the ability of individuals to access reproductive care.