US Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) speaks throughout a information convention, on protections for entry to in vitro fertilization. Last week the Alabama Supreme Court dominated that frozen embryos have the identical rights as kids and folks will be held chargeable for destroying them.

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US Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) speaks throughout a information convention, on protections for entry to in vitro fertilization. Last week the Alabama Supreme Court dominated that frozen embryos have the identical rights as kids and folks will be held chargeable for destroying them.

ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP by way of Getty Images

The backlash to the Alabama Supreme Court ruling designating frozen embryos has been intense. Republicans on the state and nationwide stage have brazenly disagreed with the choice. And Democrats have used the ruling to hammer Republicans over reproductive rights.

Last month, Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth launched a invoice to guard IVF. It hasn’t gotten loads of consideration – till now.

Duckworth used IVF to construct her circle of relatives, and has been warning for the reason that Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade that the choice may result in reproductive rights being challenged.

Duckworth discusses her laws and whether or not she thinks republicans will assist it.

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This episode was produced by Linah Mohammad and Brianna Scott. It was edited by Sarah Handel and Courtney Dorning. Our government producer is Sami Yenigun.