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The article discusses the concept of constitutional personhood for the unborn child and its implications for abortion laws in the United States. It argues that the Supreme Court is unlikely to adopt the proposition of constitutional personhood in the foreseeable future, and that pro-life advocates should focus on changing public sentiment and persuading elected representatives at the state level. The article examines the historical context of the 14th Amendment and concludes that there is no evidence to suggest that the framers intended to include the unborn child in its protections. It suggests that if the pro-life movement wants constitutional protection for the unborn, it should pursue a constitutional amendment ratified by 38 states. [Extracted from the article]