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reproductive-rights1 year ago

"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.

via NPR|
#abortion#fetal-personhood#florida
reproductive-rights1 year ago

"From IVF to Fetal Personhood: The Evolution of Reproductive Rights"

The Alabama Supreme Court's ruling that frozen embryos have the same rights as children reflects the evolution of the once-fringe notion of "fetal personhood" into mainstream legal determinations, with roots in the anti-abortion movement's narrative. Moral panic over "crack babies" in the late 80s and early 90s played a significant role in normalizing the concept of fetal personhood, leading to laws that allowed pregnant women to be charged with criminal child abuse for exposing their fetuses to illicit substances. This has raised concerns about potential criminalization of self-managing abortion, pregnancy loss, and behavior during pregnancy, as well as its impact on IVF services.

via NPR|
#alabama-supreme-court#fetal-personhood#ivf
reproductive-rights1 year ago

"Fetal Personhood and IVF: Alabama's Legal Landscape"

The all-Republican Alabama Supreme Court's ruling in February that embryos created through in-vitro fertilization are legally children has been celebrated by the anti-abortion movement. Julie F. Kay, a human rights attorney, discusses the recent legislative efforts to grant fetuses the legal rights of a person, shedding light on the ongoing debate surrounding fetal personhood and its implications for reproductive rights.

via PBS NewsHour|
#alabama-supreme-court#anti-abortion-movement#fetal-personhood
us-politics1 year ago

"Controversial IVF Rulings Spark Fears and Fights for Reproductive Rights"

A recent Alabama Supreme Court ruling has declared that a fertilized egg outside the womb is a person, leading to a halt in in vitro fertilization procedures. This decision has reignited the debate on "fetal personhood" following the 2022 overturning of Roe v. Wade, signaling a shift in the reproductive rights framework. The ruling has prompted Alabama legislators to swiftly pass bills to allow IVF to resume, reflecting a broader push by the pro-life movement to codify legal protections for human life at every stage.

via The New York Times|
#abortion#alabama#fetal-personhood
politics1 year ago

"Florida Halts 'Unborn Child' Bill Amid IVF Legal Fallout"

Republican lawmakers in Florida have paused a bill that would allow civil lawsuits over the wrongful death of a fetus, following concerns that it could impact fertility treatments and abortion rights. The bill, which would allow parents to sue for financial damages in cases of wrongful death of an "unborn child," has sparked debate over the concept of fetal personhood. The decision to postpone the bill comes after an Alabama Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos should be considered children, adding to the political challenges faced by Republicans in the abortion debate.

via The New York Times|
#abortion#fetal-personhood#florida
health-and-politics1 year ago

"Republicans' IVF Dilemma: A Tangled Web of Controversy"

Republicans are grappling with the ethical complexities of IVF following an Alabama Supreme Court ruling that declared embryos as legal persons, leading to the suspension of IVF services in the state. The GOP's support for IVF clashes with their backing of fetal personhood legislation, raising questions about the status of unimplanted embryos, genetic testing, and the fate of over 1 million cryopreserved embryos. The debate highlights the conflicting views within the conservative movement on the ethical and legal implications of IVF.

via POLITICO|
#embryo-personhood#ethical-quandaries#fetal-personhood
legal2 years ago

Texas Man Sued Over Ex-Wife's Abortion Faces Counter Lawsuit from Women Involved

A Texas man who sued three women for helping his ex-wife obtain an abortion is now being countersued for invasion of privacy. The women claim he searched his ex-wife's phone without her consent and read their private messages. The man's lawsuit, which alleges wrongful death under state law, has been seen as a test case aimed at discouraging anyone from helping women access abortion in states where the procedure is now banned or severely restricted. The man's lawyer has advocated using private lawsuits to deter abortion and has argued that the rights of a fetus are equivalent to those of an adult.

via The New York Times|
#abortion#fetal-personhood#lawsuit