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LGBTQ People May Be Disproportionately Affected If IVF Becomes Inaccessible
Queer people already face discrimination as many insurance companies don't cover IVF for same-sex couples.
Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith Blocks Bill to Protect IVF
The Access to Family Building Act would establish a federal right to IVF and other assisted reproductive technology.
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.
Advocates in Nevada Want to Get Abortion Rights on the 2024 Ballot
“The urgency of this moment in our nation’s history demands immediate action from us all,” one advocate said.
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.
Alabama Supreme Court Rules Embryos Are “Children” by Citing Bible Passages
“Unborn children are 'children,'” the Alabama Supreme Court said in its ruling.
Overturning “Roe v. Wade” Could Also Hinder Access to IVF
Experts are worried about the future of fertility treatment amid the right-wing attack on reproductive rights.