The Facts of Roe v. Wade:
An unmarried pregnant woman who wished to terminate her pregnancy by abortion sought to have a Texas statute declared unconstitutional.  The statute made abortion illegal (unless it was procured or attempted by medical advice for the purpose of saving the life of the mother).


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