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Abortion Legal Precedent
Instructions:
In Module 1, we learned about common law, which is the body of United States law developed through the courts.
- For this assignment, create a deliverable that communicates the information below.
- Explain the basic concepts of a common law legal system.
- As part of your deliverable, be sure to include information addressing precedent and stare decisis.
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The Case of Roe v. Wade (1973)
Abortion Legal Precedent – Background:
- Case: Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113 (1973)
- Issue: The constitutionality of laws that criminalize or restrict access to abortions.
Precedent Established:
- Ruling: The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the right to privacy under the Due Process Clause of the 14th Amendment extends to a woman’s decision to have an abortion. This established a precedent that abortion laws must not place an undue burden on a woman’s right to choose.
Application of Precedent:
- Follow-Up Cases: The principles established in Roe v. Wade have been referenced in numerous subsequent cases involving abortion rights, including Planned Parenthood v. Casey (1992), which upheld the central holding of Roe but allowed states to impose certain restrictions.
Stare Decisis:
- Doctrine in Action: The doctrine of stare decisis requires that lower courts adhere to the precedent set by…
The Case of Roe v. Wade (1973)
Abortion Legal Precedent – Background:
- Case: Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113 (1973)
- Issue: The constitutionality of laws that criminalize or restrict access to abortions.
Precedent Established:
- Ruling: The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the right to privacy under the Due Process Clause of the 14th Amendment extends to a woman’s decision to have an abortion. This established a precedent that abortion laws must not place an undue burden on a woman’s right to choose.
Application of Precedent:
- Follow-Up Cases: The principles established in Roe v. Wade have been referenced in numerous subsequent cases involving abortion rights, including Planned Parenthood v. Casey (1992), which upheld the central holding of Roe but allowed states to impose certain restrictions.
Stare Decisis:
- Doctrine in Action: The doctrine of stare decisis requires that lower courts adhere to the precedent set by…