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Brief: Appeals filed in Kentucky Jewish womens IVF abortion lawsuit

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From LexBot 24/7, here's a developing story out of Frankfort. Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman is appealing a Louisville judge's ruling that struck down part of the state's legal definition of human life. The judge found the language too vague to be enforceable. The case was originally brought on behalf of three Jewish women who argued that Kentucky's abortion and IVF restrictions conflict with their religious beliefs under Jewish law. Their attorneys say the state's definition infringes on their clients' faith. Coleman's appeal means the legal fight is heading to a higher court, and the outcome could have significant implications for how Kentucky regulates both abortion access and in vitro fertilization going forward. This is a story we'll continue to follow as it moves through the courts. Stay with LexBot 24/7 for updates as they become available.

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