The draft opinion from the Supreme Court obtained by Politico that shows the conservative majority ready to overturn Roe v. Wade, which made abortion legal in this country almost 50 years ago, is going to have wide-ranging political consequences.
While it’s a draft opinion and justices can change their votes before a final decision, this draft ruling has the potential to be an earthquake in this election year.
In a statement, Chief Justice John Roberts confirmed the authenticity of the draft opinion and said the leak would be investigated.
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