Roe V. Abortion Case Study

The entire case was brought about through a case action law suit by a pregnant woman, Jane Roe, who believed that the State of Texas' laws on abortion were unconstitutional. These laws in question would criminalize to proceed with an abortion if the mother would not otherwise suffer medical issue. Another plaintiff that Aided Roe in the case is none other than a doctor that was prosecuted prior for violating the state abortion laws, named Haliford. On the other side of the spectrum defending the state of Texas was state attorney Wade. The result of the disposition was that Roe's argument, led by Sarah Weddington, was legitimate and the court judgment was affirmed. The court had decided that up till the first trimester of pregnancy, the decision of abortion would be left to the sole judgment of a certified doctor. Furthermore, during the second trimester of a pregnancy, the state should show interest in promoting the health of the mother. And during the third trimester, the state may step in to protect human life by stepping in to intervene in an abortion all together, except in an instance when the health of the mother is deemed at risk. …show more content…
The major key to Roe's argument being, is the criminalizing of abortions through state law unconstitutional? Furthermore, would the 14th amendment of the constitution guarantee the right to obtain an abortion. We must also take into account that Roe did terminate her pregnancy prior to the ruling, so does this mean she is liable for criminal prosecution? The court has decided that the criminalization of abortions through Texas state law is indeed unconstitutional. Furthermore, the Due Process Clause of the 14th Amendment of the Constitution does indeed protect the right to an abortion even against the states wishes. Also, Roe was found not guilty of persecution for her natural