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Texas Supreme Court considers case asking for personhood for frozen embryos

The Texas Supreme Court is considering whether or not to take up the case of Caroline Antoun who is seeking personhood for her frozen embryos. The embryos are currently the property of Antoun’s ex-husband, Gaby Antoun, as the IVF contract had stated he would get custody in the event of a divorce. Antoun, however, is asking that the embryos be considered persons and placed in her custody.

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Louisiana lawmakers pass bill classifying abortion pills as controlled substances

A bill that classifies abortion pills as controlled substances, making their possession without a prescription a criminal offense, has been passed by Louisiana lawmakers. Named the “Catherine and Josephine Herring Act,” the legislation is intended to escalate penalties against those who force abortions and is not expected to lead to criminal prosecution of women seeking abortions.

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