When Abortion Became Legal | Roe v. Wade

In 1969, Norma McCorvey sought an abortion in Texas, where it was illegal. Lawyers Sarah Weddington and Linda Coffee took her case, leading to the landmark Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision in 1973. The Court ruled 7-2 in favor of Roe, citing the 14th Amendment's Due Process clause and a right to privacy, effectively legalizing abortion. The decision sparked ongoing debates between pro-choice and pro-life advocates. Norma McCorvey later became a pro-life activist.

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