This was a landmark decision by the United States Supreme Court in 1973 that established a woman's legal right to have an abortion under certain circumstances, effectively legalizing abortion nationwide.
Think of it like unlocking a door (legalizing abortion) with a key (the Supreme Court decision). Before this case, the door was locked for many women, but Roe v. Wade provided the key to open it.
Planned Parenthood: A nonprofit organization that provides reproductive health care in the United States and globally.
14th Amendment: An amendment to the U.S. Constitution granting citizenship and equal civil and legal rights to African Americans and slaves who had been emancipated after the American Civil War.
Dissenting Opinion: An opinion written by one or more judges expressing disagreement with the majority opinion of the court which gives rise to its judgment.
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