Major Jane Roe is a fictional character often used in legal discussions to represent the plaintiff in 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. The name "Jane Roe" was a pseudonym for Norma McCorvey, who was the actual plaintiff. The case played a significant role in shaping reproductive rights and has been the subject of ongoing legal and social debates regarding women's rights and healthcare access.