Webster v. Reproductive Health Services
Webster v. Reproductive Health Services, 492 U.S. 490 (1989), was a United States Supreme Court decision on upholding a Missouri law that imposed restrictions on the use of state funds, facilities, and employees in performing, assisting with, or counseling on abortions. The Supreme Court in Webster allowed for states to legislate in an aspect that had previously been thought to be forbidden under Roe v. Wade (1973).
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Webster v. Reproductive Health Services
Webster v. Reproductive Health Services, 492 U.S. 490 (1989), was a United States Supreme Court decision on upholding a Missouri law that imposed restrictions on the use of state funds, facilities, and employees in performing, assisting with, or counseling on abortions. The Supreme Court in Webster allowed for states to legislate in an aspect that had previously been thought to be forbidden under Roe v. Wade (1973).
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Webster v. Reproductive Health ...... dden under Roe v. Wade (1973).
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The Missouri law did not violate the Fourteenth Amendment.
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Brennan, Marshall
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unanimous; White, O'Connor, Scalia, Kennedy
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Webster v. Reproductive Health ...... dden under Roe v. Wade (1973).
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William L. Webster, Attorney G ...... uctive Health Services, et al.
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