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Brief for Appellee." Encyclopedia.com. 2005. Web. 04 Apr. 2011.         <http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/Brief_for_Appellee.aspx>.

The court found the previous law unconstitutional because it deprives a woman of "fundamental rights to choose whether and when to bear a child", they don't give the woman privacy in a physician-patient relationship and they take away rights given to them by the 1st, 4th, 5th, 9th, and 14th amendments. The previous abortion laws are contained in the Texas Penal Code.

"Roe v. Wade Report." California Right To Life. Web. 04 Apr. 2011.             <http://www.calright2life.org/RoevWade.htm>.

American's early views on abortion were negative and seen as an attack on human life. Ancient religion did not restrict abortion.

"Roe vs. Wade." Encyclopædia Britannica Online School Edition. Web. 04 Apr. 2011. <http://www.school.eb.com/eb/article-9125053?>.

People have tried to overturn the case's decision since 1973. In a 7-2 vote, the lower court said it was violating a woman's liberty of the 14th amendment to make abortion a crime. 

Romaine, Deborah S. Roe v. Wade: Abortion and the Supreme Court. San Diego, CA: Lucent, 1998. Print.

The judge in this case was Chief Justice Burger.

Tompkins, Nancy. Roe v. Wade The Fight over Life and Liberty. New York: Franklin Watts, 1996. Print.

Every unwanted pregnancy poses a conflict that about half the population has the luxury of never having to face. To men, legislatures, and Christians, abortion may seem to be a depensable option. But for many woman, it makes the world's difference. Abortion is not unconventionable. It's the most common surgical procedure, and 1/5 of american women over 15 have had one. Most are young and single. More than a fourth are teenagers. And most say they couldn't afford a child or felt unable to be a good mother. 

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'Roe vs Wade' Legalized Abortion in US 35 Years Ago." Latest Articles. Web. 15 Apr. 2011.      <http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1956605/posts>. 

 The Roe v. Wade court case's outcome legalized abortion. Norma McCorvey, the plaintiff was given the name Jane Roe. Henry wade, the defendant, was a district attorney. This case was held in Dallas, Texas.

Lewis, Jone Johnson. "Roe v. Wade - Overview." Women's History - Comprehensive Women's History

Research Guide. Web. 15 Apr. 2011

This court case was decided on January 22, 1973. This case was primarily decided on the ninth amendment.Sarah Weddington and and Linda Coffee were the plaintiff's lawyers. John Tolle, John Floyd, and Robert Flowers were the defendant's lawyers.

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