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Roe Vs Wade

Published on Feb 03, 2016

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

ROE V. WADE

SUPREME COURT CASE
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HOW DID THE CASE ARISE

  • Norma Mcorvey or Jane Roe was suing Texas
  • Texas abortion laws were unconstitutional
  • Crime in Texas to have an abortion
  • Only for medical reasons

WHO WERE THE PARTICIPANTS

  • Norma Mcorvey ore Jane Doe
  • Against Henry Wade
  • Sarah Weddington and Linda Coffee lawyers
  • Also Jay Floyd and Robert C. flowers
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COMPOSITION OF THE COURT

  • Harry A. Blackman, William J. Brennan, Lewis F. Powell jr. , Thurmond Marshall
  • Three concurring
  • Two Apposed
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WHAT IS THE EFFECT OF THE RULING

  • January 22, 1973
  • 7-2 decision
  • Legal in Texas to have an abortion under 14th amendment

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT

  • Pro abortion
  • Safe
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HOW DOES IT AFFECT OUR LIVES

  • Traumatic experience
  • Not having the means for the child
  • Not my decision but it should be safe