Norma McCorvey (Jane Roe)

Norma McCorvey was a significant figure in the landmark 1973 U.S. Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade, which legalized abortion nationwide. McCorvey, under the pseudonym "Jane Roe," challenged Texas laws that criminalized most abortions. Although she never had an abortion, her case became a pivotal moment in the fight for reproductive rights. The Supreme Court's decision affirmed women's rights to choose, influencing social and political debates for decades. Later in life, McCorvey's views shifted, and she publicly opposed abortion, becoming a pro-life advocate, which added complexity to her legacy in the ongoing discourse around reproductive rights.