One month has passed since Politico’s shocking report. We are still unsure who leaked the opinion; whoever committed the act is remaining silent—at least until the end of the semester.
Now, the Supreme Court appears to have its priorities in order to find out who leaked the draft abortion opinion to the press, with a majority of its justices on the verge of flushing women’s right to abortion down the toilet despite the objections of a majority of the country.
The Supreme Court is allegedly planning to ask its law clerks to disclose mobile phone records and sign affidavits as part of an investigation.
Supreme Court leak investigation heats up as clerks are asked for phone records in unprecedented movehttps://t.co/CjMTxtSvjl
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) May 31, 2022
The “unprecedented” moves were first reported by CNN on Monday.
According to CNN legal analyst Joan Biskupic, “Supreme Court officials are escalating their search for the source of the leaked draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade, taking steps to require law clerks to provide cell phone records and sign affidavits, three sources with knowledge of the efforts have told CNN. “
“Lawyers outside the court who have become aware of the new inquiries related to cell phone details warn of potential intrusiveness on clerks’ personal activities, irrespective of any disclosure to the news media, and say they may feel the need to obtain independent counsel,” she added.
However, “the exact language of the affidavits or the intended scope of that cell phone search — content or time period covered — is not yet clear,” Biskupic said, citing “sources familiar with efforts underway.”
Justices can demand the phone records of those they employ.
They can’t demand those records from their spouses, but as soon as the Chief Justice sets an example by requesting his wife’s records, those who decline will stand out. If the CJ is serious. . . https://t.co/1Yf83rgWue— Laurence Tribe (@tribelaw) May 31, 2022
Politico obtained and reported on a draft opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito that would overturn Roe earlier this month. Chief Justice John Roberts confirmed its authenticity, condemned the leak, and ordered that the leaker be investigated. In June, a decision on whether or not Roe will be overturned is expected.
Sources: Westernjournal, CNN, NationalReview
