Roe v. Wade

Saturday February 18, 2017

Norma McCorvey, who adopted the pseudonym "Jane Roe" in the Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision, is seen in 1990. AP hide caption

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Norma McCorvey, Roe Of Landmark Roe v. Wade Ruling On Abortion, Dies At 69

February 18, 2017 • McCorvey, who adopted the pseudonym Jane Roe in the Supreme Court case that legalized abortion in 1973, was a champion for abortion rights activists and — later in life — for their opponents, as well.

Wednesday June 10, 2015

Court Decision On Texas Abortion Law Could Hasten Clinic Closures

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Court Decision On Texas Abortion Law Could Hasten Clinic Closures

June 10, 2015 • A federal appeals court has upheld sweeping abortion restrictions in Texas that supporters say protect women's health. Opponents say the decision could leave just seven or eight clinics open.

Court Decision On Texas Abortion Law Could Hasten Clinic Closures

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Wednesday March 11, 2015

States Aim To Restrict Medically Induced Abortions

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States Aim To Restrict Medically Induced Abortions

March 11, 2015 • One in four abortions is induced with medications rather than a surgical procedure. But the process faces a growing number of legal restrictions, including a law in Ohio.

States Aim To Restrict Medically Induced Abortions

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Friday January 25, 2013

'March For Life' Rally Draws Large Crowd In Washington

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'March For Life' Rally Draws Large Crowd In Washington

January 25, 2013 • The annual march and rally gathers anti-abortion activists on the anniversary of the Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion nationwide. It's now been 40 years since that decision was handed down.