Mar 20 Alabama lawmakers approve bills restricting absentee ballot collection and diversity, equity and inclusion efforts By Kim Chandler, Associated Press The Alabama legislation would prohibit universities, K-12 school systems and state agencies from sponsoring DEI programs, defined under the bill as classes, training, programs and events where attendance is based on a person's race, sex, gender identity, ethnicity, national origin… Continue reading
Mar 10 Watch 5:07 The role of fetal personhood in the anti-abortion movement and legislation By John Yang, Kaisha Young The all-Republican Alabama Supreme Court ruled in February that embryos created using in-vitro fertilization are legally children, a move that was hailed by many in the anti-abortion movement. John Yang speaks with Julie F. Kay, a human rights attorney who… Continue watching
Mar 08 Alabama clinic resumes IVF treatments under new law shielding providers from liability By Associated Press At least one fertility clinic in Alabama has resumed in vitro fertilization treatments. News outlets report that Alabama Fertility Specialists performed several embryo transfers Thursday. Continue reading
Mar 07 WATCH: Alabama Sen. Katie Britt delivers GOP response to the 2024 State of the Union After only a year in the Senate, Britt is wielding her influence — and her blend of experience as a former congressional staffer and mother — to carve out a unique role in the party. Continue reading
Mar 07 Alabama governor signs legislation protecting IVF providers from prosecution and lawsuits By Kim Chandler, Associated Press Three major IVF providers paused services after the state Supreme Court ruled last month that three couples who had frozen embryos destroyed in an accident at a storage facility could pursue wrongful death lawsuits. Continue reading
Mar 05 Justice who sided with majority in IVF ruling wins GOP nomination to lead Alabama Supreme Court By Associated Press Alabama Supreme Court Justice Sarah Stewart was part of a court majority that ruled frozen embryos are considered children under a state law. Continue reading
Mar 05 Alabamans in district redrawn to boost Black voting power got incorrect information ahead of primary By Christine Fernando, Kim Chandler, Associated Press A federal court drew new congressional lines in November in response to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that the state had violated the Voting Rights Act. Voters arriving at the polls were still able to vote for the correct candidates,… Continue reading
Mar 05 Biden wins Alabama primary, AP says By Associated Press Joe Biden wins the Democratic presidential primary in Alabama. Continue reading
Mar 05 Trump wins Alabama primary, AP says By Associated Press Donald Trump wins the Republican presidential primary in Alabama. Continue reading
Mar 05 Alabama lawmakers are fast tracking measures to protect IVF clinics. Here’s what to know By Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press Three Alabama clinics paused IVF services last month after a state supreme court ruling declared that embryos outside the body have some constitutional rights. Continue reading