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Alabama governor signs bill aimed at protecting IVF following state supreme court ruling that embryos are children

JURIST

This law comes after weeks of debate following the February 16 Alabama Supreme Court ruling that embryos are considered children under the state’s Wrongful Death of a Minor Act. The legislative effort to protect IVF providers from litigation followed criticism resulting from the Alabama Supreme Court’s ruling.

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Los Angeles DA Gascón Announces Human Trafficking Diversion Program

The Crime Report

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón is joining forces with public defenders and nonprofit organizations to establish the county’s first Human Trafficking Diversion Court program, reports the Daily Breeze. Participants are referred to Human Trafficking Court by defense attorneys, prosecutors or law enforcement agencies.