Dems resuscitate court packing position after SCOTUS Roe v. Wade decision leaked
The landmark Roe v. Wade decision will be overturned by the Supreme Court, according to a leaked draft opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito.
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Rubio introduces bill prohibiting employers from receiving tax breaks for abortion-related expenses
Republican Sen. Marco Rubio introduced a bill Tuesday that would prohibit employers from receiving tax breaks for expenses related to employees’ "interstate abortion" or employees’ children’s "gender transition procedure" costs.
Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "No Tax Breaks for Radical Corporate Activism Act" on Tuesday, which would "deny the trade or business expense deduction for the reimbursement of employee costs of child gender transition procedure or travel to obtain an abortion."
Liberal dark money group with Biden ties capitalizes on SCOTUS leak to push court-packing agenda
A liberal dark money group with ties to President Biden's administration is using the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion to yet again push for the court's expansion.
Demand Justice, the left's most active judicial group, emailed supporters on Tuesday in the wake of the leaked Justice Samuel Alito draft opinion signaling Roe V. Wade would be overturned saying the "clearest solution" to protect "constitutional rights" to abortion is to expand the court.
"The Republican party has seen the writing on the wall and knows that it can't win on the issues," Demand Justice writes in the email.
Leaked Supreme Court abortion draft reverberates in Ohio GOP Senate race
The leaked Supreme Court draft opinion Monday night sent shockwaves throughout the country, and Ohio's Republican Senate primary is no exception.
After a race that focused largely candidates' degree of support for former President Donald Trump, abortion — previously a back-burner issue — came to the forefront just hours before polls opened.
It's not clear if the leaked document, first reported by Politico and confirmed by a statement from the court, will sway votes so late in the race. But the Republican candidates all rushed to burnish their pro-life credentials Monday night and Tuesday.
Demonstrators outside the Supreme Court sound off on leaked Roe v. Wade draft decision
Hundreds of demonstrators on both sides of the abortion debate gathered outside the Supreme Court on Tuesday for a second time after a draft ruling overturning Roe v. Wade leaked.
"It's shocking and devastating to see white Christian fascists decide what women can do with their bodies," Ann-Marie, a pro-choice protester from Gaithersburg, Maryland, told Fox News.
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Sen. Ed Markey declines to say whether leak of Supreme Court draft opinion was appropriate
Democrats have been slow to condemn the leak of Justice Alito's draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade.
Democrats call to end the filibuster to protect Roe v. Wade
Congressional correspondent Chad Pergram has the details from Capitol Hill on 'America Reports.'
DeSantis calls Supreme Court leak a 'judicial insurrection'
Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis called the Supreme Court leak a "judicial insurrection" during an unrelated press conference in Fort Myers on Tuesday.
"To have that leak out the way it did was really unprecedented," DeSantis said. "And I think it was really an attack on a lot of the Justices. I think it was intentional to try to whip up a lot of the public, to try to make it very political, and potentially try to bully one of them into changing their positions. And that is not something that’s appropriate for the judicial branch.
"I know they launched an investigation, so they need to figure out who did that, and they need to hold them accountable, because that is a real, significant breach of trust," he continued. "You want to talk about an insurrection, that’s a judicial insurrection to be taking that out and trying to kneecap a potential majority through extra-constitutional means. So I was really surprised to see that, but we will see what ends up being the result going forward.”
Obamas release lengthy statement on Roe v. Wade Supreme Court leak
"If the Supreme Court ultimately decides to overturn the landmark case of Roe v. Wade, then it will not only reverse nearly 50 years of precedent — it will relegate the most intensely personal decision someone can make to the whims of politicians and ideologues," the Obamas said in a joint statement.
"The consequences of this decision would be a blow not just to women, but to all of us who believe that in a free society, there are limits to how much the government can encroach on our personal lives," the statement adds. "And this decision is unlikely to significantly reduce abortions, which have been steadily going down over the past several decades thanks in large part to better access to contraception and education."
The Obamas called on Americans to "join with the activists who’ve been sounding the alarm on this issue for years — and act."
"Stand with them at a local protest," the statement said. "Volunteer with them on a campaign. Join with them in urging Congress to codify Roe into law. And vote alongside them on or before November 8 and in every other election. Because in the end, if we want judges who will protect all, and not just some, of our rights, then we’ve got to elect officials committed to doing the same."
Who is the Supreme Court marshal who will investigate draft opinion leak?
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts announced Tuesday that he has called upon the Supreme Court marshal to investigate the leak of a draft opinion in an abortion case before the court.
So who is the Supreme Court marshal and what do they do?
The current marshal is Colonel Gail A. Curley, whose appointment was announced May 3, 2021, before she took on the role officially on June 21.
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SCOTUS leak could be effort to threaten justices planning to sign majority opinion: Sen. Lee
Utah Republican Sen. Mike Lee reacts to the Supreme Court leak of the draft decision to overturn Roe v. Wade on 'The Story.'
Dem Rep. Swalwell claims Republicans 'want to ban interracial marriage'
Rep. Eric Swalwell of California claimed Tuesday that the Republican Party was seeking to ban interracial marriage.
The congressman made the statement after the Supreme Court's draft opinion showed an intention to outlaw Roe v. Wade. If the decision does go through, it will be thanks in large part to three judges appointed by former President Donald Trump. Swalwell said that Republicans would not be content with "banning abortion," and also want to ban marriage between people of different races.
"The Republicans won’t stop with banning abortion. They want to ban interracial marriage. Do you want to save that?" Swalwell wrote. "Well, then you should probably vote."
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Planned Parenthood says overturning Roe v. Wade would be 'dire' for country
Planned Parenthood Federation of America senior director Sam Lau says the Supreme Court seems poised to overturn Roe v. Wade on 'America Reports.'
MONTAGE: Liberal media lose their minds over possible Roe v Wade overturning
The liberal media collectively broke down after a leak report suggested that the Supreme Court may soon overturn the landmark abortion case.
Pelosi slams 'monstrous' SCOTUS draft, 'radical' justices
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., issued a statement Tuesday afternoon saying "radical Republican-appointed" Supreme Court justices are "poised to inflict unthinkable suffering on tens of millions of families across our country."
“This monstrous draft decision is a sweeping and severe restriction of Americans’ rights. With it, Trump, McConnell and Republicans in Congress have assaulted privacy, precedent and the Constitution," Pelosi wrote, in part.
“Make no mistake: by striking down Roe v. Wade, the Court would pave the way for Republicans to obliterate even more of our freedoms," she continued. "As drafted, Justice Alito’s argument — that women are not entitled to basic human rights today because they have been denied those rights for generations — is alarming and extremist. This draft ruling offers a dangerous blueprint for future assaults on some of our most cherished rights, which are rooted in the long-held constitutional right to privacy."
DC police activate protest units after Supreme Court abortion ruling leak
The D.C. Police Department activated its civil disturbance units Tuesday in anticipation of protests regarding a leaked Supreme Court decision indicating the court may soon overturn Roe v. Wade.
Protests broke out at the Supreme Court building within minutes of the initial leak Monday evening. D.C. Police have activated additional units to respond to potential "First Amendment activity" through Sunday, according to Fox 5 DC.
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Cruz blames Supreme Court abortion leak on Democratic Party's 'vicious partisan politicking'
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, on Tuesday blamed the "vicious partisan politicking" that has been adopted by the present-day Democratic Party after the Supreme Court’s draft of a decision on abortion was leaked.
"The fact that this draft was leaked, as someone who spent an entire career litigating before the Supreme Court, I’m utterly horrified. I’ve never seen anything remotely like this," Cruz told reporters in a hallway on Capitol Hill. "I am certain that all nine justices right now are unsure how the court can continue to proceed, unsure of how the court can be able to decide cases if the vicious partisan politicking that categorizes today’s Democrat Party now becomes how employees of the court operate, that is an incredible threat to our independent judiciary."
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Roe v. Wade draft leaker's identity remains unknown
The unprecedented leak of a draft Supreme Court opinion on abortion has left many outraged, but so far the identity of the rogue clerk or justice remains entirely unknown.
An anonymous individual leaked a bombshell draft opinion to Politico on Monday, showing a ruling that would overturn Roe v. Wade. The leak included the entire text of the opinion as drafted in February of this year, which suggests the leak came from high up in a justice's office.
"We at the Court are blessed to have a workforce – permanent employees and law clerks alike – intensely loyal to the institution and dedicated to the rule of law. Court employees have an exemplary and important tradition of respecting the confidentiality of the judicial process and upholding the trust of the Court," wrote Chief Justice John Roberts in a Tuesday statement. "This was a singular and egregious breach of that trust that is an affront to the Court and the community of public servants who work here."
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Elizabeth Warren interrupted by pro-life protester
A pro-life protester interrupted Sen. Elizabeth Warren, prompting the senator's supporters to shout him down.
Former Senate Judiciary chief counsel for nominations slams 'shameful' Supreme Court leak
Former Gorsuch law clerk Mike Davis calls the 'stunning' leak of a draft opinion on Roe v. Wade 'obstruction of justice' on 'America Reports.'
McConnell says he hopes Supreme Court leaker is 'dealt with’
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said during a news conference Tuesday that he hopes the person behind the Supreme Court leak is "dealt with" following an investigation promised by Justice John Roberts.
“I want to applaud the Chief Justice for indicating that the court is going to investigate,” McConnell said. “I want to underscore the separation of powers: This is the Supreme Court's job to investigate the leak.
“The Chief Justice has indicated that's exactly what he's going to do, and I hope that the leaker – who is extremely likely to be found given the limited number of people who have the ability to access early drafts and opinions –will be dealt with as severely as the law may allow,” he added. “And certainly the Supreme Court as the most prominent law body in the country would know what is the appropriate penalty.”