Roe v. Wade: Supreme Court Grants Abortion Rights
The Supreme Court ruled 7–2 that a woman's decision to have an abortion falls under the right to privacy, striking down many state restrictions and establishing a trimester framework tied to fetal viability. This ruling ignited a national debate that reshaped American politics, dividing the country into pro-choice and pro-life camps while activating grassroots movements on both sides.
January 22, 1973
53 years ago
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What Else Happened on January 22
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