Roe v WadeBy Vail Cort and Luis Escamez

Overview: Case between “Jane Roe” and Henry Wade To change the abortion law in 1973.

“Jane Roe”: Norma Leah McCorvey Prosecutor Unfit mother

The beginning: Illegal abortion in TX (except for heath risks

or raped) Faked being raped Sarah Weddington

and Linda Coffee Doe v Bolton

The Case: Anti-abortion law = unconstitutional 9th amendment When life starts? Appealed until

supreme court

level

Results: Ruled in favor of Roe

with a 7 to 2 vote Abortion now legal

throughout country No state could restrict

abortion with in the

first 3 months of pregnancy After 3 months

needed to be because

of health factors.

Affect: Pro choice VS Pro Life Women’s decision, not mens/goverments