The Supreme Court is set to overturn Roe v. Wade, according to a leaked draft opinion published Monday by Politico.
The court confirmed in a statement Tuesday that the draft was “authentic”; Chief Justice John Roberts called the leak an “egregious breach” of the court’s trust. But the court stressed that the draft did not represent the final opinion of any member or the full court.
The stunning news prompted immediate responses.
President Joe Biden issued a statement Tuesday saying that “a woman’s right to choose is fundamental” and that his administration “will be ready when any ruling is issued.” And lawmakers on both sides of the aisle were quick to applaud or denounce the apparent decision.
Protests continued outside the Supreme Court on Tuesday, and across the country in cities including Los Angeles, New York City, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Phoenix, Seattle, San Diego and Kansas City, Missouri.
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