The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Roe v. Wade on January 22, 1973. This landmark decision established a woman's legal right to have an abortion under the constitutional right to privacy. The Court held that laws restricting access to abortion were unconstitutional during the first trimester of pregnancy, leading to significant social and legal implications across the United States. The ruling sparked intense debate and activism, dividing public opinion and influencing abortion laws for decades. Roe v. Wade remains a pivotal case in discussions about reproductive rights and the balance of governmental and individual rights.