Justice Clarence Thomas – the conservative leader of the court – told an audience last month that justices are now looking over their shoulders, shaken by the breakdown of their institution. The leak, that Roberts himself called “absolutely appalling,” has rattled the justices’ faith in their ability to deliberate. The process will distract the court from its duties and sow uncertainty – even paranoia. Wade that had been circulating among chambers.Īs a result, according to CNN’s exclusive reporting, the court has taken steps to require law clerks to provide cell phone records and sign affidavits. Last month, Chief Justice John Roberts ordered the Marshal of the Court to find the person who breached internal protocols and leaked the draft opinion that would reverse Roe v. In addition, the justices are dealing with unprecedented turmoil triggered by an internal investigation.
The court released one opinion Wednesday – on a case involving a US Border Patrol agent – and has 29 remaining. In a written opinion leaked last month, Associate Justice Samuel Alito argues that the landmark 1973 decision legalizing abortion was "was egregiously wrong from the start." (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) Chip Somodevilla/Getty ImagesĮscalation of the Supreme Court's leak probe puts clerks in a 'no-win' situation Wade abortion decision on in Washington, DC. Jackson Women's Health Organization case that could essentially overturn the Roe v. Supreme Court building in anticipation of protest related to a possible decision in the Dobbs v. WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 24: Protective fencing remains up around the U.S.
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