Alabama Republicans Face Backlash Over IVF Ruling
TL;DR
Alabama Republican lawmakers are considering legislation to protect in vitro fertilization following a recent Alabama Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos are people. Some conservatives are urging fertility clinics to reopen, but the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) has stated that it's not so simple due to the court's decision. Democratic lawmakers have filed a bill to protect in vitro fertilization, while Republicans are emphasizing their pro-life stance and commitment to supporting families grappling with infertility.
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- Alabama Republican urges fertility clinics to reopen; UAB says it’s not so simple AL.com
- Cancer patients express worry, devastation about Alabama IVF ruling The Washington Post
- Bash asks Texas governor if IVF treatments would be protected in his state. Hear his answer CNN
- ‘We’re not doctors’: Rep. Crockett slams GOP lawmakers for ‘absolutely insane’ IVF ruling MSNBC
- Sen. Duckworth skeptical Republicans will back IVF bill after court rules embryos are people ABC News
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