abortion case that could overrule Roe v. Wade.A leaked draft opinion by Justice Samuel Alito aimed to do just that, stating that "Roe and Casey must be overruled," referring to the original 1973 case that established a constitutional right to get an abortion, and 1992's Planned Parenthood v.
Casey that upheld that right.Monday was the second time the Supreme Court released opinions since Politico published the leaked draft opinion.
The leak sparked protests by pro-choice activists, both in front of the Supreme Court building and outside the private homes of Republican-appointed justices.A statement issued by Chief Justice John Roberts the day after the draft was published called the leak a "betrayal of the confidences of the Court," and said, "The work of the Court will not be affected in any way." A view of the U.S.
Supreme Court Building on May 20, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) ROE V. WADE RULING HAS BIDEN ADMINISTRATION BRACING FOR NATIONWIDE WAVE OF VIOLENCEThe Court appears to be holding true to that statement.