... January of 1973, the most memorable case, Roe vs. Wade was also heard by the Supreme Court. The court ruled that the basis of a person's individuals rights and a right to privacy applies to a woman's decision of whether or not to terminate a pregnancy, thus legalizing abortion. The courts final ruling stated that during the first trimester of pregnancy, the state may not ... was Planned Parenthood vs. Casey in June of 1992. The court ruled in favor of two of the state's law restrictions on abortion mandating a twenty-four hour waiting period following a presentation stating all the fact...

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