Roe v Wade (1973) established a woman's legal right to choose abortion, balancing state interests and personal privacy. It significantly shaped public policy and ignited ongoing debates about reproductive rights and moral values in American society.
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🏛️ Court: U.S. Supreme Court 🗓️ Judgment Date: 22 January 1973 🗂️ Where Reported: (1973) 410 U.S. 113 📍 Jurisdiction: United States
⚖️ Legal Principles
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Establishment of Privacy Rights: Roe v Wade affirmed the constitutional right to privacy under the 14th Amendment, protecting a woman's liberty to choose whether to have an abortion without excessive government restrictions.