Title: Roe v. Wade - Case Summary and Case Brief
Headings: Roe v. Wade
Roe v. Wade
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Roe v. Wade Case Brief
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Content: Exceptions are made when the life of the mother is in jeopardy. Concurring/Dissenting Opinions: Concurring (Burger): The abortion statute wrongfully restricts abortions for the purpose of preserving the pregnant woman’s health. Concurring (Stewart): The liberty interest at stake is best supported by substantive due process, not a “vague” right to privacy. Concurring (Douglas): Douglas agrees with the majority that a woman’s right to have an abortion exists and is not outweighed by the state’s stated interest, but says the right to an abortion is a basic right under marriage and family decisions in the Bill of Rights. Dissent (White): The holding merely creates a new constitutional right for women and is not supported by the Constitution.