Jane Roe was the pseudonym used by Norma McCorvey, a woman from Texas who became famous for her role in the landmark Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade. This case, decided in 1973, challenged the laws surrounding abortion in the United States, ultimately leading to the legalization of abortion nationwide. The case arose when McCorvey sought to terminate her pregnancy but was unable to do so legally in Texas. Her legal battle, supported by attorneys Sarah Weddington and Linda Coffee, highlighted issues of privacy and women's rights, making it a pivotal moment in American legal history.