Feb 18, 2017

The "Roe" in Roe v Wade has died

Manuel Balce Ceneta / AP

The Washington Post reports that Norma McCorvey, the "Jane Roe" in Roe v Wade who later became a pro-life activist, died today in Texas. She was 69. Her death was confirmed to WaPo by a reporter working on a book on the decision.

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