Since the 2022 overturning of Roe v. Wade, which had federally safeguarded abortion rights, reproductive freedoms have faced increasing challenges, especially in conservative states across the U.S. The latest controversy revolves around in vitro fertilization (IVF), a procedure that has become the focal point of intense debate.
In February, the Alabama Supreme Court made a landmark ruling recognizing frozen embryos as having the legal status of “unborn children,” a decision that sparked outrage among critics, including President Joe Biden. This ruling created significant uncertainty within IVF clinics, where it led to weeks of disruption. In response, Alabama’s governor signed a law in May offering legal protections to both doctors and patients involved in IVF treatments, shielding them from potential legal repercussions.
However, despite this legal safeguard, the future of IVF remains precarious in Alabama. The state’s pro-life conservative lawmakers are intent on imposing stricter regulations on reproductive technologies, fueling concerns that the procedure may soon face even tighter restrictions. FRANCE 24’s Fanny Allard provides an in-depth report on the ongoing legal and social battle surrounding IVF in Alabama.
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