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None. The landmark Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade, which legalized abortion in the United States, was decided in 1973. At that time, the Supreme Court had a majority of justices appointed by Republican presidents, who generally aligned with conservative ideology on social issues. However, the Court's decision in Roe v. Wade was upheld by a majority of justices who were appointed by both Republican and Democratic presidents.
Ruled that abortion is legal.
No, only the US Supreme Court can.
The US Supreme Court ruled 7-2 in favor of Roe vs. Wade.
congress and senate or supreme court
abortion rights
There are three ways Roe v. Wade, (1973) can be overturned:Since Roe vs. Wade was a Supreme Court decision, the Supreme Court can effectively overturn the decision by ruling against abortion in a future case.Congress can pass legislation protecting the fetus from the moment of conception (There are usually several bills addressing this issue in committee during each Congressional term. The 111th Congress (current) includes three House Resolutions and one Senate bill.).Congress and the states can amend the Constitution to include the definition of "person" to include the unborn (this is the least likely scenario).
The decision was that a women has the right to an abortion if her life is in jeopardy. Later, the Supreme Court would increase that too she can get an abortion any time before the middle of the second trimester.
Roe v. Wade
Roe v. Wade was not located in a specific physical location. It refers to a landmark Supreme Court case that was decided on January 22, 1973. The case took place at the United States Supreme Court in Washington, D.C.