U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts confirms leaked draft of abortion decision is authentic, orders investigation

On Tuesday, Chief Justice John Roberts confirmed the authenticity of a leaked draft document written by Justice Samuel Alito suggesting that the US Supreme Court will vote to overturn Roe v. Wade, the landmark case that made abortion legal nationwide. Roberts added that, while it is legitimate, it is not yet a final decision and directed the Marshal of the Court to launch an investigation into the leak. POLITICO was the first to report the leaked document on Monday, which is dated February 10th.

JUST IN: The Supreme Court confirms the authenticity of the draft opinion revealed last night by Politico. The chief justice has ordered an investigation into the leak. pic.twitter.com/XZweHdyhCG

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Joe Biden said the “stability of our law” requires that the Supreme Court doesn’t overrule Roe v. Wade and that he’ll work to codify the right to abortion.