One of the most controversial Supreme Court decisions in its history is Roe v. Wade, regarding the right to an
abortion. Although the case was decided in 1973, it is still being debated today.
What were the basic issues of this case?
What were the Constitutional rights being litigated?
Several state legislatures have recently passed laws severely limiting, if not outright criminalizing, abortion.
These laws may have been passed with the express purpose of bringing this issue before the Supreme Court
again. When plaintiffs sue these states alleging their laws violate Roe v. Wade, what would be the states'
argument? Do you think the Supreme Court will look past legal precedent and overturn Roe v. Wade?
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