Roe vs. wade
Background
Roe, a woman who lived in Texas, was looking to terminate her pregnancy by abortion. The law in Texas is you can not have an abortion unless you save a womans live. After granting her certiorari the court heard the arguements twice. The first time around Roe's attorney could not find which Constitutional hook of her arguement.
Constitutional Question
The amendment that was in question the 9th which is the right to privacy.
Lasting Effect
The court said that abortion is the right of privacy of a women. As a result the law of 46 states were affected by the courts ruiling.
Roe, a woman who lived in Texas, was looking to terminate her pregnancy by abortion. The law in Texas is you can not have an abortion unless you save a womans live. After granting her certiorari the court heard the arguements twice. The first time around Roe's attorney could not find which Constitutional hook of her arguement.
Constitutional Question
The amendment that was in question the 9th which is the right to privacy.
Lasting Effect
The court said that abortion is the right of privacy of a women. As a result the law of 46 states were affected by the courts ruiling.