Which 1973 Supreme Court case recognized a constitutional right to abortion before later being overruled?
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Correct answer: Roe v. Wade
Roe v. Wade recognized a constitutional right to abortion under a broader right of privacy. The decision shaped decades of political and legal debate before being overruled by Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization.
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