Why Jane Roe flipped sides on abortion law

She fought for the right to abortion for all Americans, and succeeded — then she became a crucial figure in the anti-abortion movement. This is Norma McCorvey, the "Jane Roe" of Roe v. Wade.

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June 14, 2020 1:59 PM

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