Alabama Supreme Court's decision on frozen embryos and legal personhood

The Alabama Supreme Court's decision that frozen embryos have the same rights as children has sparked concern among researchers and activists about the implications for reproductive rights and criminal cases involving pregnant people. This legal determination reflects a long-standing push for 'legal personhood' by extreme anti-abortion groups, which could potentially restrict reproductive rights and impact IVF services.

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Alabama Supreme Court ruling on frozen embryos

The Alabama Supreme Court rules that frozen embryos are children, causing uncertainty for IVF services in the state.