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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 Supreme Court case in the United States that dealt with the issue of abortion. The case was brought by a woman named Norma McCorvey, who was identified in court records as “Jane Roe.” McCorvey became pregnant in 1970 and wanted an abortion, but abortion was illegal…