Title: Roe v. Wade - Case Summary and Case Brief
Headings: Roe v. Wade
Roe v. Wade
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Content: Texas Resident, Jane Roe, wanted to terminate her pregnancy. However, Article 1196 of the Texas Penal Code limited abortions to circumstances when “procured or attempted by medical advice for the purposes of saving the life of the mother.” Claiming the statute unconstitutionally restricted her right to an abortion, Roe sued Texas official Wade in court. Procedural History: The Federal District Court issued declaratory relief and held that the statute was both vague and overbroad. When Roe was not granted Injunctive relief, she appealed to the United States Supreme Court. Issue and Holding: Is a woman’s right to have an abortion protected under the constitutional right to privacy? Yes. Judgment: