"Alabama Supreme Court's Ruling on Frozen Embryos Sparks Controversy and Concern"

The Alabama Supreme Court's ruling that frozen embryos are legally children has thrown the future of over a million frozen eggs and embryos in the state into chaos, leading to clinics shutting down services and patients scrambling to ship their embryos elsewhere. The ruling has complicated options for families, with some lawmakers working to safeguard IVF while clinics have paused certain operations. The unprecedented decision raises questions about long-term storage, civil liability for fertility specialists, and the rights of embryo owners, leaving many individuals deeply frustrated and concerned about the future of their frozen embryos.