Alabama Supreme Court classifies embryos as children, affecting IVF clinics and leading to closures.
Alabama's Supreme Court ruled that embryos, classified as fertilized eggs, are considered children, regardless of their location inside or outside a woman's body. This decision affects IVF clinics, as they typically create multiple embryos for implantation, and may not implant those with genetic defects or as surplus. This ruling has led to several Alabama IVF clinics closing or stopping procedures due to legal and ethical concerns.
March 11, 2024
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