Captain Jane Roe is a fictional character often used in legal discussions and case studies, particularly in relation to the landmark Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade. This case, decided in 1973, addressed the legality of abortion in the United States and established a woman's right to choose. In the case, Jane Roe, whose real name was Norma McCorvey, challenged the Texas laws that restricted abortion access. The Supreme Court's decision in her favor had a significant impact on reproductive rights and continues to influence legal and social debates surrounding abortion today.