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United States: in Alabama, frozen embryos for IVF considered as children
United States: in Alabama, frozen embryos for IVF considered as children – (France 2)
In the United States, the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that embryos frozen during in vitro fertilization (IVF) should be considered children. This announcement divides.
Hundreds of thousands of Americans undergo IVF each year. The Alabama Supreme Court, one of the most conservative in the country, has just ruled that embryos frozen during this medical process must be considered children. This opens the way to prosecution for murder in the event of destruction.
Kamala Harris denounces an absurd situation
During IVF, it is common for embryos not to survive. Specialized clinics have put their activity on hold. Joe Biden condemned the decision of Alabama (United States), like his vice-president, who considers the situation absurd. “On the one hand, they ban abortion and on the other, they prevent people from starting a family.”, underlines Kamala Harris. The decision created unease within the Republican camp, where there are many anti-abortionists. For Donald Trump, we must have children, for a strong America.
