U.S. Supreme Court, from Roe v. Wade, 1973
What was Roe v. Wade?
A Supreme Court decision that established a woman's legal right to an abortion.
Who was Jane Roe?
A Texas woman who was not able to obtain an abortion. A suit was filed on her behalf. Her real name was Norma McCorvey.
where was Roe vs. Wade
Texas
Who was against abortion?
The Church and nativists
When was Roe v. Wade?
January 22, 1973
Background of Roe v. Wade
McCorvey was trying to do an illegal abortion but could not find someone to do it. McCorvey was refered to attorneys who went to represent her in the supreme court.net
What was the Court decision?
the Supreme Court, in a 7-2 decision, struck down the Texas law banning abortion, effectively legalizing the procedure nationwide.
What did the Court Declare?
the court declared that a woman's right to an abortion was implicit in the right to privacy protected by the 14th Amendment.