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Florida Suspends “Fetal Personhood” Bill After Alabama’s IVF Ruling
Public backlash over the ruling spurred Republicans to backpedal as they claim to support in vitro fertilization.
Senate Democrats Push for Expedited Vote to Protect IVF Access
With Schumer’s support, they aim to use a process called unanimous consent to forgo extended debate and a recorded vote.
Alabama Halts IVF as State Supreme Court Ruling Sparks Fear and Confusion
The Alabama Supreme Court ruling that embryos are "extrauterine children" is already causing chaos for families.
Birmingham Hospital System Pauses IVF Treatments After Alabama Court Ruling
"We must evaluate the potential that our patients and our physicians could be prosecuted," a statement from UAB read.
Alabama Supreme Court Rules Embryos Are “Children” by Citing Bible Passages
"Unborn children are 'children,'" the Alabama Supreme Court said in its ruling.
Child Labor Could Solve Alabama’s “Labor Shortage,” Says GOP Group
The Alabama Policy Institute wants to loosen child labor laws to address a labor shortage caused by too-low pay.
After SCOTUS Rejected His Final Appeal, Alabama Executes Man With Nitrogen Gas
"Tonight, Alabama caused humanity to take a step backwards," Kenneth Smith said in his final statement.
UN Office Warns AL Nitrogen Execution May Violate International Ban on Torture
A planned execution at Alabama's Holman Correctional Facility on January 25 may breach two human rights treaties.
Alabama Among States With Most Severe Restrictions on Accessing Bodycam Footage
Alabama's restrictions on body-camera footage often bars families of those killed by police from seeing what happened.
McDonald’s, KFC, Burger King and Wendy’s Rely on Alabama Prison “Slavery”
Incarcerated Alabamans “are trapped in this labor trafficking scheme,” a new federal class action lawsuit says.