Norma McCorvey
Biography
Norma McCorvey is a renowned American litigant and symbol of reproductive rights, best known for her landmark Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade (1973). She challenged the constitutionality of state laws banning abortion, paving the way for the landmark decision that legalized abortion nationwide. Her case, argued by lawyers Linda Coffee and Sarah Weddington, has become a defining moment in American history.