Title: Roe v. Wade - Case Summary and Case Brief
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Roe v. Wade
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Roe v. Wade
March 11, 2017 by: Content Team
Following is the case brief for Roe v. Wade, Supreme Court of the United States, (1973)
Case Summary of Roe v. Wade: Roe brought suit against Wade, a state official, claiming a Texas law restricting her right to an abortion was unconstitutional
The court discussed the different types of interests a state may have at different stages during the pregnancy, specifically the interests in protecting the life of the mother and the unborn fetus. The United States Supreme Court held, that the law was unconstitutional because a woman has a right to an abortion protected under the fundamental right to privacy. Roe v. Wade Case Brief
Statement of the Facts: 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.