"Advocates Push for 'Fetal Personhood' Laws Granting Rights to Embryos"

Abortion opponents are pushing for "fetal personhood" laws in several states, including Florida, where a six-week abortion ban is set to take effect next month. The state's Supreme Court ruled that the constitution does not protect abortion, paving the way for a ballot measure in November to enshrine abortion rights. The fetal personhood movement seeks to give legal rights and protections to embryos and fetuses, impacting access to abortion and raising concerns about criminalizing pregnant individuals for miscarriages and substance use during pregnancy. The movement's growing influence reflects a collision between public opinion supporting abortion rights and the actions of lawmakers and courts.