In a recent episode of Last Week Tonight, John Oliver expressed strong criticism towards the recent ruling in Alabama that classified frozen embryos as children, causing "chaos" within the state. The ruling has put those intending to use IVF in jeopardy, leading to multiple fertility clinics pausing treatment as the legal implications remain unclear.

Oliver argued that referring to frozen embryos as people was problematic, stating that freezing an embryo is different from freezing a person. He emphasized the confusion surrounding the legal status of embryos and raised concerns about the potential implications on genetic testing and the IVF process.

The ruling in Alabama is said to be a result of the concept of fetal personhood, with far-right groups influencing politicians who are now scrambling to defend the decision while trying to maintain a balance between anti-abortion forces and public opinion.

The discussion on the Alabama ruling also touched upon President Donald Trump's stance on IVF and abortion, highlighting potential plans to revive the Comstock Act, an 1873 law criminalizing the shipping of abortion aids. Oliver warned about the alarming consequences of such extreme policies being pushed behind closed doors.

As Republicans attempt to distance themselves from these controversial policies, Oliver urged viewers to pay attention to the issues that are being avoided in public discussions. The episode shed light on the complexities surrounding reproductive rights and the influence of extremist ideologies in shaping legislative decisions.