A Supreme Court justice has publicly weighed in on the leak of the draft opinion that led to the overturning of Roe v. Wade, suggesting he suspected the conservative majority’s ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health would provoke significant backlash. In a recent interview, the justice acknowledged having an opinion on the identity of the leaker, while also expressing that the decision was expected to spark widespread controversy. The comments come amid ongoing speculation about the source of the leaked document, which reshaped national abortion policy. The justice’s remarks highlight the lingering tensions over the court’s landmark decision and its aftermath.
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito said in an interview that he has an “opinion” on who leaked the draft opinion of justices overturning Roe vs. Wade in 2022. During an appearance on “Fox News Sunday,” Alito said he “anticipated” the conservative majority’s ruling in Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health would “anger a great many people...
