"Alabama Hospital Halts IVF Treatment Amid Controversial Embryo Ruling"

The University of Alabama at Birmingham has halted in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment following a ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court that frozen embryos are considered children under state law, putting patients and physicians at risk of criminal prosecution. The hospital expressed concern for potential legal repercussions and stated that while IVF treatment is paused, procedures leading up to egg retrieval remain in place. The decision has sparked debate, with presidential candidate Nikki Haley expressing support for the ruling, citing her personal belief that embryos are babies.