"Alabama Supreme Court Defines Frozen Embryos as 'Children' in Landmark Ruling"

The Alabama Supreme Court has ruled that frozen embryos can be considered children under state law, allowing parents to sue over their destruction. The decision, citing anti-abortion language in the Alabama Constitution, has raised concerns about the impact on fertility treatments and the freezing of embryos, which were previously considered property by the courts. Critics worry about the implications for in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and the rights of patients and providers regarding the freezing, donation, or destruction of unused embryos.