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YOUR OPINION: Another famous court case establishing a woman's right to choose to end her pregnancy, Roe v Wade, was presented to the Supreme Court as an example of a Ninth Amendment right. Was this a good idea, in your opinion? Why? How does the right "to choose" seem connected to this idea of marital privacy?
Ultimately the Supreme Court rejected the Ninth Amendment argument but ruled in favor of the right to choose under the protections of the 14th Amendment's Due Process Clause, which also addresses the right to privacy.
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The Supreme Court's ruling in Roe v. Wade established a woman's right to choose under the 14th Amendment's Due Process Clause, effectively focusing on privacy rights rather than the Ninth Amendment. Although using the Ninth Amendment was a compelling argument for a broader interpretation of rights, the court determined that privacy, especially regarding marital decisions, was a stronger legal basis. This linkage underscores the importance of personal autonomy in reproductive choices. ;
Roe v. Wade established a woman's right to choose under the 14th Amendment's Due Process Clause, emphasizing privacy over the Ninth Amendment. The connection to marital privacy highlights the autonomy couples have in making intimate decisions about reproduction. The Supreme Court's focus on privacy rights serves as a strong foundation for personal liberties in this context.
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