cases. He expressed his frustrations to the court concerning the ambiguity of the wording in the abortion law, saying that he was incapable of distinguishing which of his patients were eligible for the laws exception.54 He appealed for the court to legalize abortion and suggested that should they fail to do so, they change the wording of the law.55 Hallford’s desire was to ensure the safety and care of his patients, while practicing under clear and concise laws. The court dismissed his testimony due to his impending cases.56 In the process of making the decision for abortion, the court discussed the Hippocratic Oath.57 In this oath, the doctor swears that they will not aid a woman in having an abortion or gives her the means to do so …show more content…
The court decided a pregnancy becomes “compelling” after the first trimester and at that point, women could not go through with abortions legally if the pregnancy did not threaten their lives.74 This enabled increasing restrictions on abortion as the pregnancy continued.75 Consequently, the government could take legal action against pregnant women who received third trimester abortions.76 The court agreed on this decision because after the first trimester, it is possible for the fetus to survive outside the womb. For these reasons, on January 22, 1973 on the case Roe v. Wade, the United States Supreme Court ruled to legalize abortion.77 Seven Supreme Court Justices voted in favor of legalized abortion, while two Justices voted …show more content…
While the presented facts make it impossible to deny the black genocide movement and its committed following existed, the secrecy associated with Planned Parenthood (such as code words) and the government’s involvement in furthering eugenic action in America does not provide sufficient evidence pointing to black genocide being the reason for abortion’s legalization. The case of Norma McCorvey, the dangers of illegal abortion, and the Supreme Court case of Roe v. Wade show no signs of influence from The Negro Project or its affiliates. There is no compelling evidence that “Jane Doe” had any connection to black genocide efforts. Concern for her children’s wellbeing and determination to maintain it, prompted Norma McCorvey’s case. White women tirelessly protested for female minorities who died during abortions because of infection and poorly executed procedures. Black genocide as the goal for abortion’s legalization would not make sense, because the number of lives lost during legal abortions had the chance of doubling during illegal abortions due to the mothers and babies (instead of just the babies) dying because of inadequate methods and conditions. The Supreme Court Justices did not take their decision lightly. The took their time over the course of three to decide on a ruling until they heard information from those on both sides of the issue and thoughtfully