What even is a draft opinion? Here's how the Supreme Court's process works The court says it's routine for justices to circulate draft opinions internally. It's part of a larger procedure that involves deliberating, voting and assigning writers. Rachel Treisman
The political consequences of the Supreme Court's leaked draft opinion on abortion The draft — showing the conservative majority ready to overturn Roe v. Wade — will have wide-ranging ramifications, from pressure to end the filibuster to more distrust of the confirmation process. Domenico Montanaro
Biden says abortion decision would be 'radical' and threaten other rights Biden says the reasoning in the leaked Supreme Court draft would mean "every other decision related to the notion of privacy is thrown into question," including contraception and gay marriage. Arnie Seipel
The Senate will vote on a bill creating a federal right to an abortion, Schumer says Though Democrats don't have the votes to pass such a bill, the Senate majority leader insisted voting on it wouldn't be "an abstract exercise," putting every senator's stance on the record. Susan Davis
Chief Justice Roberts calls Roe v Wade leak a betrayal Chief Justice John Roberts confirmed the authenticity of the draft opinion published by Politico, though he notes it doesn't represent the court's final position.
Abortion-rights advocates and opponents gather outside the Supreme Court Protesters are gathering outside of the Supreme Court following a leaked opinion draft that indicated the Court will overturn Roe v. Wade. Danielle Kurtzleben
The original Roe v. Wade ruling was leaked, too Leaks of any kind are rare at the Supreme Court, but in 1973, the original Roe decision was leaked to the press before the court formally announced it. The chief justice was furious. Rachel Treisman
Leaked document suggests the Supreme Court intends to strike down Roe v. Wade Politico published Monday night what appeared to be an initial draft majority opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito circulated inside the court. Roe v. Wade legalized abortion in the U.S.
Leaked draft opinion suggests Supreme Court will overturn Roe v. Wade, report says A draft opinion published by Politico suggests that earlier this year a majority of Supreme Court justices supported overturning the 1973 case Roe v. Wade that legalized abortion nationwide. Nina Totenberg
Report: A leaked draft opinion suggests the Supreme Court will overturn Roe v. Wade A draft opinion published by Politico suggests that earlier this year a majority of Supreme Court justices supported overturning the 1973 case Roe v. Wade that legalized abortion nationwide. The Associated Press