Alabama Supreme Court Rules Frozen Embryos Are Children

Ruling Could Have National Implications

In a first-of-its-kind ruling, the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos are children, and those who destroy them can be held liable for the loss of life.

The case involved a divorced couple, M.R. and M.M., who had five frozen embryos in storage. After their divorce, M.M. filed a lawsuit to have the embryos destroyed, while M.R. wanted to see them implanted in a surrogate mother.

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of M.R, holding that the embryos are children with the right to life under the Alabama Constitution. The court also found that M.M. did not have the right to destroy the embryos without M.R.'s consent.

The ruling is a significant victory for the anti-abortion movement and could have national implications. It is the first time that a state Supreme Court has ruled that frozen embryos are children.

Alabama Ordered to Redraw Congressional Map

The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered Alabama officials to redraw the state's congressional map to allow for an additional Black majority district.

The court's ruling was a major victory for voting rights advocates. The previous map, which was drawn by the Alabama legislature, had been found to discriminate against Black voters by packing them into a single district.

The Supreme Court's ruling is a reminder that the Voting Rights Act is still a powerful tool for protecting the rights of minority voters.

Alabama Asks Supreme Court to Nullify Voting Rights Act

Alabama had asked the Supreme Court to essentially nullify Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, something many court watchers said would be a major blow to voting rights.

The court declined to do so, but it did allow Alabama to implement a new voting law that requires voters to provide a photo ID. The law is similar to laws that have been struck down in other states, and it is likely to face legal challenges.

The Supreme Court's decision is a reminder that the Voting Rights Act is still under attack. Voting rights advocates must remain vigilant in defending this important law.

Liberal Justices Dissent in Alabama Voting Rights Case

When the Supreme Court considered the challenge to an Alabama congressional map that shortchanged the state's Black voters, liberal justices warned that the court was gutting the Voting Rights Act.

The justices were right. The court's ruling will make it easier for states to discriminate against Black voters in the future.

The Voting Rights Act has been a powerful tool for protecting the rights of minority voters for over 50 years. The Supreme Court's decision is a major setback for voting rights advocates and a victory for those who want to roll back the clock on civil rights.

Alabama Asks Supreme Court to Freeze Lower Court Ruling

Alabama asked the Supreme Court on Monday evening to freeze a lower court ruling that blocks the state's newly drawn congressional map.

The lower court ruled that the map violates the Voting Rights Act by discriminating against Black voters. The Supreme Court has not yet ruled on Alabama's request.

If the Supreme Court grants Alabama's request, it would allow the state to use the new map in the upcoming elections. This would be a major setback for voting rights advocates.

The Supreme Court's decision is expected to have a major impact on voting rights in the United States. The court's conservative majority is likely to continue to chip away at the Voting Rights Act, making it easier for states to discriminate against minority voters.