THE VFA PIONEER HISTORIES PROJECT

Linda Coffee

“We Made History, and Now We Are Going to Have to Keep Fighting For Our History.” – Linda Coffee, May 3, 2022

Texas attorney. Linda Coffee initiated the precedent-setting United States Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade in 1973. She asked attorney Sarah Weddington to join her, and they argued the case together.

Interview with Linda Coffee and Rebecca Hartt. Interlocutor, Lee Cullum, distinguished journalist and prominent PBS newscaster. Videographer, Ryan Schorman. Interview organized by VFA Board member Bonnie Wheeler and VFA member Suzanne Tuckey.

Photo 1. Sarah Weddington and Linda Coffee. Photo 2. Rebecca Hartt and Linda Coffee, 2022.