'Dark day in America' NJ Gov. Phil Murphy & PA Gov. Tom Wolf reacted on Twitter following a report suggesting the Supreme Court may overturn Roe v. Wade RossDiMattei reports⬇️
Politico says it obtained a 98-page draft opinion that was circulated among the justices earlier this year.The draft is in response to a case about Mississippi’s abortion ban, outlawing most abortions after 16 weeks. The ruling is expected by July.
“If the draft opinion stands, it means women will live in two very different Americas,” Loyola Law Professor Jessica Levinson said.Loyola Law Professor Jessica Levinson notes about half of the states want to ban or severely restrict abortions.While the court says it is not commenting on the report, sources tell CBS News that Chief Justice John Roberts is likely to order an investigation that includes the FBI to determine the source of the leak.
Former President Trump’s nominees were pressed by Democrats during their confirmation hearings on how they would rule if the issue came up. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority leader Chuck Schumer said in a blistering joint statement that if the report is true, the conservative justices have “lied to the U.S. Senate” and “ripped up the U.S. Constitution.”
Several prominent Republicans have been active on Twitter, arguing Roe v. Wade has always been flawed.MORE NEWS:
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