In 1972, one of the Jane Collective apartments was raided by the police, and seven of its members were arrested. Each was charged with eleven counts of abortion and conspiracy to commit abortion, carrying a maximum prison sentence of 110 years. Their attorney was able to delay court proceedings in anticipation of the Supreme Court's decision on Roe v. Wade.
In 1972, the Jane Collective apartment was raided by the police, resulting in seven members being arrested and charged with eleven counts of abortion and conspiracy to commit abortion. Each faced a maximum sentence of 110 years imprisonment. Their lawyer delayed court proceedings until the Supreme Court's decision on Roe v. Wade.