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Fact-Checking Roe v. Wade

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In a recent article, Martha Davis—Professor of Law and WGSS affiliated faculty—helped clear up confusion surrounding the significance of how Norma McCorvey, AKA Jane Roe, became pregnant. The work discusses the details of Roe v. Wade and clears up the misconception that sexual assault played a role in the court’s decision. Be aware that this article contains discussion of sexual assault.

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(Photo by: Thomas Hawk, Image was resized)

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