Draft Conservative Majority Opinion in US Supreme Courtwhich leaked to the media, shows that a vote has already taken place with which overturns the landmark judgment in Rowe v. Wade in 1973; which legalized abortion nationally, according to a report published by the news website Politico yesterday Monday.
Reuters notes that it is not able to verify the authenticity of the document independently.
The decision in the 1973 case was “blatantly wrong from the start “states in the draft, dated 10 February, the Judge Samuel Alito, according to Politico.
Four other Republican-appointed judges –Clarence Thomas, Neil Gorsach, Brett Cavanaugh and Amy Connie Barrett– were in favor of this position, according to the post.
«It is possible that there have been some changes since thenThat is, in mid-February, when the opinion was drafted, said the Politico reporter who revealed the case, Josh Gerstinspeaking on the MSNBC television network last night.
After the presentation of oral arguments and after a vote has taken place, a member of the majority group undertakes to draw up the draft opinion. The document is then distributed to members of the Supreme Court. In some cases, views may change between the initial vote and the announcement of the decision. Any decision is considered final only after it is made public.
Neil Cattiala lawyer who has handled cases that have been heard in the US Supreme Court, noted via Twitter that his post seems correct and commented that if it is indeed accurate, it will be the “the first time something so important was leakedIn the press by the leading federal judiciary.
The main reactions to the Politico article
The U.S. Supreme Court is preparing to overturn a landmark 1973 ruling recognizing the right to abortion, the Politico news website reported Monday, citing an unprecedented leaked draft opinion.
Evolution caused shock in Washingtonas the political landscape may change dramatically in the run-up to the November by-elections.
Here are the main reactions so far.
Bernie Saunders, independent Democrat-affiliated senator:
«Congress needs to pass a law that will incorporate the Rowe vs. Wade decision into the law of this country now. And if there are no 60 votes in the Senate to approve, we must end the practice of the enhanced majority and pass with 50 votes».
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton:
«This decision constitutes direct attack on the dignity, rights and lives of women, without counting the legislation of decades. It will kill and enslave women even though the vast majority of Americans believe abortion should be legal. What a shame».
Democrat Sen. Elizabeth Warren:
«The Supreme Court, seized by extremists, is preparing to overturn the Rowe v. Wade case and impose its far-right, unpopular views across the country. It is time for the millions who support the Constitution and the right to abortion to stand up and raise their voices to be heard. We will not go back – never».
Democrat Sen. Amy Klobuchar:
«If nothing can be done in Washington because of the Republican policy of obstruction, then the American people and women must vote, and people who believe in freedom of choice must vote like never before, because that’s the only way. to change that».
Kathy Hawkle, Governor of New York:
«This is an absolute shameful attack on our fundamental right to choose, and we will fight it with all our might. I will say it loud and clear: New York will always guarantee your right to an abortion. You have our word».
Republican Sen. Tom Cotton:
«The Supreme Court and the Ministry of Justice must conduct a thorough investigation into this leak with all the tools needed. In the meantime, the decision (of 1973) was blatantly wrong from the start and I pray that the Court will abide by the Constitution and allow the states to once again protect the lives of unborn children.».
Republican Sen. Rick Scott:
«The confidentiality of the proceedings before the Supreme Court is sacred and protects it from political interference. This breach shows that radical Democrats are working harder and harder to intimidate and undermine the Court. That was always their plan. Judges can not and must not bow to this attack».
Republican Sen. Josh Holly:
«The left continues its offensive against the Supreme Court with this unprecedented breach of confidentiality, which is clearly intended to intimidate. Judges must not back down in the face of this attempt to corrupt the process. You look strong. I will say that if this is the position of the Court, it is terrible. Very well researched, perfectly worded, morally strong».
Alexandria Okasio-Cortez, Democrat MP:
«As we have warned, the Supreme Court is not only focused on abortion, focuses on the right to privacyon which the decision (1973) was based and also includes same-sex marriage and civil rights»
National Women’s Law Center:
«The language used in the draft is outrageous, irresponsible and shocking. Any judge who endorses this opinion will fuel the evil and violence that every woman who becomes pregnant in this country suffers.».
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