Who Is the Woman Behind the Case Challenging Roe v. Wade?

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Who Is the Woman Behind the Case Challenging Roe v. Wade?
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Lynn Fitch, the woman asking the Supreme Court to overturn Roe, says she believes abortion bans are good for women

Photo: Rogelio V Solis/AP/Shutterstock/Rogelio V Solis/AP/Shutterstock Lynn Fitch, Mississippi’s first female attorney general, is the face of the Supreme Court abortion case poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, which began with oral arguments on Wednesday. The case, Dobbs v.

In July, Fitch submitted an opening brief that laid out her core argument: Abortion was keeping women from reaching their full potential. “In the nearly 50 years since Roe, science and society have marched forward,” she wrote.

In 2015, Fitch recalled her memories from “Fitch Farms,” describing it as “beautiful,” “wonderful,” and “peaceful.” “What Daddy has done to piece it all together has been incredible. It’s something that a lot of people don’t get a chance to enjoy,” she said.

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