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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…