In the second half of the 19th century and early 20th century, many states passed laws against abortion because abortions were performed in unsanitary conditions, making the operation dangerous for women. Additionally, society believed that killing a possible life was immoral. However, as time passed and morals changed, people began to question whether the government had the right to interfere in people's carnal affairs. In 1971, Norma McCorvey or Jane Roe filed a complaint against Dallas County District Attorney Henry. Wade, because he enforced a Texas law banning abortion unless the abortion was medically necessary, to save the mother's life. Being an unmarried and pregnant woman, Roe had no choice to abort because the pregnancy was not life-threatening. Additionally, Roe did not have the means to travel for the operation to be performed safely. As a result, Linda Coffee and Sarah Weddington, two attorneys who graduated from the University of Texas Law School, filed a lawsuit against Texas's abortion laws because they violated Roe's constitutional rights. In addition to Roe's two attorneys, Hallford, a licensed physician and a childless married couple known as Does, supported Roe's case. The lawsuit against Wade was filed in federal court in Texas. The Texas Federal Court heard the case on December 13, 1971, and again on October 11, 1972. After examining the arguments of Weddington and Coffee against those of Jay Floyd, Wade's lawyer during the first argument, and of Robert C. Flower, the attorney for Texas, in the second argument, the court ruled in favor of Roe by asserting that the law violated the Constitution. Therefore, Wade appealed to the United States Supreme Court. Supreme Court revised middle of paper......first trimester is not dangerous to any life and can be referenced for cases concerning privacy. In this example, Roe v. Wade paved the way for one of the most debated topics today. It will continue to be referenced from a moral perspective as well as when privacy should be protected. Because Roe v. Wade ruled in favor of Roe, women today have the right to make an independent decision when they are unable to parent and care for someone other than themselves. themselves. Info please. and Web. December 10, 2013. “Jane ROE, et al., Appellants, v. Henry WADE.” LII. Np, and Web. December 10, 2013. “Landmark Cases of the Supreme Court of the United States.” Summary of context and questions (•••). Np, and Web. December 11, 2013.PBS. PBS and Web. December 9, 2013. “Roe v. Wade Fast Facts. » CNN. Cable News Network, November 4, 2013. Web. December 9. 2013.