Monday, 27 Dec 2021 04:49 PM MYT
In 1973, Weddington argued on behalf of plaintiff Norma McCorvey—known by the pseudonym “Jane Roe”—against Dallas district attorney Henry Wade in the US Supreme Court. Weddington is believed to have been one of youngest people ever to win a case before the US’ top court. Abortion has been legal in the United States for nearly 50 years but remains a bitterly contentious issue, and access to the procedure varies from state to state.
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