Analysis of the United States Supreme Court Decisions Regarding Abortions: Roe v. Wade No. 70-18 and Doe v. Bolton, No. 70-40, Decided January 22, 1973

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This report discusses the Supreme Court decision of Roe v. Wade and its companion case of Doe v. Bolton that legalized abortion nationally. The report analyzes the legal basis for the decision, the history of the cases through the courts, and the effects of the decision.

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Sargent, John D. February 9, 1973.

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This report discusses the Supreme Court decision of Roe v. Wade and its companion case of Doe v. Bolton that legalized abortion nationally. The report analyzes the legal basis for the decision, the history of the cases through the courts, and the effects of the decision.

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Sargent, John D. Analysis of the United States Supreme Court Decisions Regarding Abortions: Roe v. Wade No. 70-18 and Doe v. Bolton, No. 70-40, Decided January 22, 1973, report, February 9, 1973; Washington D.C.. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc992559/: accessed April 26, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.

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