"The Controversy Over IVF Laws: From Fetal Personhood to Public Opinion"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Vox.com
The Alabama Supreme Court's ruling that frozen, fertilized embryos legally count as "children" has reignited concerns over "fetal personhood" laws, which grant legal rights to fetuses and embryos. These laws, present in over a third of states, have worried reproductive rights advocates due to potential prosecution of pregnant individuals for miscarriages or necessary medical procedures. The ruling's impact on IVF treatments and the broader implications of personhood laws have sparked nationwide debate, with concerns about access to reproductive health care and potential legal consequences for pregnant individuals.