Leaked Supreme Court draft opinion (Dobbs v. Jackson)

On May 2, 2022, Politico published a leaked draft majority opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, indicating the Supreme Court's intention to overturn Roe v. Wade; the document and related reporting were widely circulated online and prompted public demonstrations. The leak originated from within or near the Supreme Court and was the subject of internal and national investigation and extensive media coverage. The incident produced significant online discussion about court confidentiality, the role of leaked documents, and subsequent public reaction.