On January 28, 1988, the Supreme Court hands down its ruling in R. v. Morgentaler. In a 5-2 decision, the Supreme Court finds that the federal abortion law is unconstitutional, as it violates Section 7 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms by infringing on a woman’s right to life, liberty, and security of the person. This decision follows nearly two decades of intense activism by pro-choice advocates.
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