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Understanding Roe v. Wade: The Landmark Supreme Court Case on Abortion Rights
The Background and Context of Roe v. Wade Roe v. Wade is a landmark decision by the United States Supreme Court on the issue of abortion. The case was brought by a woman named Norma McCorvey, who used the pseudonym “Jane Roe” to protect her identity. In 1970, McCorvey became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion, but the state…
Read More »Beyond Abortion: Understanding What Roe v. Wade Protects
The Right to Privacy The Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Roe v. Wade not only established a woman’s right to choose whether to have an abortion, but it also affirmed the constitutional right to privacy. The Court held that the right to privacy is “broad enough to encompass a woman’s decision whether or not to terminate her pregnancy.” This right…
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