In a controversial decision that reverberates beyond state lines, the Alabama Supreme Court has ruled that frozen embryos, created through in vitro fertilization (IVF), are to be legally considered “children” under Alabama law. The ruling, handed down on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, has ignited debates over reproductive rights and healthcare access. The case in question…
The issue at hand revolves around the constitutionality of a Texas law that restricts abortions, permitting them only if deemed “necessary” to save the life of the mother. Proponents of upholding Roe v. Wade argue that the Texas law infringes upon the right to privacy recognized in Griswold, which protected the decision whether or not…
The recent Supreme Court case, Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, marked a significant turning point in the legal landscape surrounding abortion rights in the United States. Justice Alito, in justifying the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, emphasized a return to democratic principles, arguing that the issue of abortion…
Get the latest news straight to your inbox.
Copyright 2024 American Law Reporter. All rights reserved.