Roe was a pregnant single woman who brought class action suit that challenged the constitutionality of abortion laws in Texas. The essence of these laws is as follows: it was a crime to make an abortion or at least attempt to make an abortion except when it was advised by the doctor so that to save mother’s life. Doctors who violated the laws were prosecuted. Doctor Hallford was one of such doctors and he was also a part of a class action suit. Wade was the defense attorney in this case. Roe and Hallford managed to win their lawsuits at trial. Texas abortion laws were recognized as the ones that are vague and inconsistent. What is more, they infringed the Ninth and Fourteenth Amendment rights.
Yet, the question regarding abortion is still widely discussed. The main issue is whether abortion should be legal. If so, who is going to decide its legality? Apart from that, there are religious and moral aspects to take into account. This example proves that the issue is still at the forefront even though half of the population is for it while the rest are against. More information regarding Roe vs. Wade case is available here …