Roe vs. Wade (1973)
Details: Roe wanted to receive an abortion but Texas laws didn’t allow abortions unless it was life threatening to the mother.
Decision/Justification: 7 votes for Roe, 2 votes against
Lasting effect (precedent/significance): The abortion laws of 46 states were changed because of this case.
Important/relevant details: Women have the right to choose to have an abortion during the first trimester of their pregnancy.
Decision/Justification: 7 votes for Roe, 2 votes against
Lasting effect (precedent/significance): The abortion laws of 46 states were changed because of this case.
Important/relevant details: Women have the right to choose to have an abortion during the first trimester of their pregnancy.