The consequences of the leaked draft opinion go far beyond abortion rights
Publisher
The Hill
Date
2022-5-5
The leak of a draft Supreme Court opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade felt like a tsunami as the news spread across the country. The shock was not just how unceremoniously the draft opinion jettisoned a nearly 50-year-old landmark decision, but also its shattering of long-held judicial norms.
Even for those braced for an end to Roe, the opinion’s strident language, complete contempt for Roe and utter disregard for pregnant people’s interests were jarring. The leaked opinion has far-reaching implications with respect to reproductive justice and health care but also other privacy rights, including those recognized before Roe was decided, as well as the integrity of the court.
Citation
Naomi R. Cahn & Sonia Suter, The consequences of the leaked draft opinion go far beyond abortion rights, The Hill (May 5, 2022).