"Alabama Supreme Court Decision Sparks Fears for IVF and Fertility Clinics"

The Alabama Supreme Court has ruled that frozen embryos can be considered children under state law, citing anti-abortion language in the Alabama Constitution, a decision that could have significant implications for fertility treatments. The ruling, issued in wrongful death cases involving destroyed embryos, has sparked concerns about the future of in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and the freezing, donation, or destruction of embryos, previously considered property by the courts. Critics warn of potential broad ramifications for civil and criminal law beyond abortion access, while supporters view it as a declaration of voters' beliefs and a guarantee of legal protection for the unborn.