Roe V Wade

What was McCorvey as she was the lead plaintiff in the case?

Pregnant

Majority decision of the Supreme Court

7-2

Which justices voted for the majority?

Blackmun, Burger, Douglas, Brennan, Stewart, Marshall, Powell.

When did the case take place?

December 13, 1971 to January 22, 1973

What is the constitutional issue involved in the case?

It violates a citizens rights by denying them their decision of abortion

What happened to McCorvey's baby?

It was put up for adoption

Who is Norma McCorvey?

Jane Roe

What led to the case?

Jane Roe wanted an abortion but was denied and was pregnant during the case and ended up having to give the baby away.

What date for the majority decision?

January 22, 1973

Who wrote the majority decision?

Justice Harry Blackmun

Which justice wrote the opinion for the dissent?

Justice White

What were the arguments for the plaintiff?

The 14th amendment protected Roe for privacy and they were not allowed to enforce the law against her. No case or court has said a fetus is a person so does not legally have rights yet. The texas law was unconstitutional.

Who was Henry Wade?

The District Attorney of Dallas County.

Describe the majority opinion

The court decided in favor of Roe, stating that a women's choice for abortion is protected by her right to privacy.

What the plaintiff really wants is...in plain English what does the plaintiff desire?

The plaintiff wants to make abortion legal

What were the arguments for the defendant?

The state has a duty to protect prenatal life. The fetus is a citizen and are protected by the constitution.

What court or courts heard this case before the U.S Supreme court ?

United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas

When would Texas law allow abortions?

abortions except to save the pregnant mother's life