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'Jane Roe' Arrested After Ruckus at Sotomayor Hearing

'You're wrong, Sotomayor,' plaintiff-turned-anti-abortion-activist screams

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(Newser) – Norma McCorvey, better known as “Jane Roe” from the landmark abortion-rights case Roe v. Wade, was arrested today after causing a ruckus at Sonia Sotomayor’s confirmation hearing, ABC News reports. McCorvey was removed from the Hart Senate Office Building and charged with unlawful conduct after she began to scream, “you’re wrong, Sotomayor, you’re wrong,” during proceedings.

McCorvey had earlier been among a group of anti-abortion activists standing outside the building holding signs that said “Stop All Abortions” or showed graphic pictures of aborted fetuses, the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel adds. Though 1973’s Roe v. Wade decision specifically established McCorvey’s right to an abortion, she’s since become a staunch activist against the procedure.

Norma McCorvey also known as Jane Roe in the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision reads a statement March 15, 2000 in Washington DC.
Norma McCorvey also known as Jane Roe in the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision reads a statement March 15, 2000 in Washington DC.   (Getty Images)
A filled Senate Judiciary Committee room is seen today.
A filled Senate Judiciary Committee room is seen today.   (AP Photo)
Norma McCorvey, second from left, is seen at an anti-abortion protest May 16, 2009, in South Bend, Ind.
Norma McCorvey, second from left, is seen at an anti-abortion protest May 16, 2009, in South Bend, Ind.   (AP Photo)
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I’m here to overturn Roe and defeat Sotomayor’s nomination to the Supreme Court. She’s unworthy of the position. She’s Catholic. She’s even unworthy of taking communion because of her pro-abortion stance.
- Norma McCorvey

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mayo68
Jul 13, 09 5:19 PM CDT
36 years later, and she still doesn't get it. Reply
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godawgs
Jul 13, 09 5:25 PM CDT
maybe she had a change of heart.
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AmExpat
Jul 13, 09 5:50 PM CDT
Maybe you disagree with her opinion, but how can you say she doesn't "get it"? She's not a spectator in this debate- she was THE instigator all those decades ago. Maybe she can claim that life experience is the best teacher & she's gained in wisdom.
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drlarrymitchell
Jul 13, 09 8:34 PM CDT
If she was so certain that she was correct in the early seventies, but changed her mind- HOW can anyone be certain of her stance now? Fact is, she insisted upon being listened to in 1973, then changed her mind on the objective correlative and wants to be listened to now.
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drlarrymitchell
Jul 13, 09 8:37 PM CDT
The point being, she felt one way and wanted her opinion to be legitimate, and then changed her mind and wants that point to be considered legitimate. Okay, fair enough- people do change their minds on occasion- but want she really wants is for us to respect her CHOICE (both before and after) while she is unwilling to do that for other people.
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