Roe v. Wade

The video covers the landmark Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade, which began in 1969 when Norma McCorvey sought an abortion in Texas, where it was illegal. Her case, taken by lawyers Sarah Weddington and Linda Coffee, argued that the Texas abortion law was unconstitutional. The District Court ruled in favor of McCorvey, but the decision was appealed to the Supreme Court. After hearings, the Supreme Court ruled 7-2 in favor of Roe, citing the 14th Amendment's due process clause and the right to privacy. This decision legalized abortion and sparked ongoing debates between pro-choice and pro-life advocates. The video also discusses McCorvey's later life, her changing views on abortion, and her activism.

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