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When Did Roe v. Wade Become Law?
The Landmark Case: Understanding the Background of Roe v. Wade Roe v. Wade is a landmark case that has significantly impacted women’s reproductive rights in the United States. The case originated in Texas in 1970 when a woman named Norma McCorvey, who used the pseudonym Jane Roe, challenged the state’s abortion laws that prohibited the procedure except to save a…
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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…
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