Duquesne law professor explains process behind leaked Roe v. Wade draft opinion

Leaked Report Indicates Supreme Court Set To Overturn Roe v. Wade
WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 03: A view of the U.S. Supreme Court Building on May 03, 2022 in Washington, DC. In an initial draft majority opinion obtained by Politico, Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito allegedly wrote that the cases Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood of Southeastern v. Casey should be overruled, which would end federal protection of abortion rights across the country. Photo credit (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

A leaked draft opinion suggests the US Supreme Court could overturn Roe v. Wade, which legalized abortion nationwide.

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It's unclear if that draft, released by Politico Monday night, represents the court's last word on the issue.

Drafts are not finalized and can often change during the revision process. Duquesne University law professor Bruce Ledewitz explains the process.

“Very often, an opinion will be circulated, and then the justices will make suggestions for changes, and they can be substantial changes in the opinion.”

A decision to overrule Roe v. Wade would send the choice on abortion to the states. As it stands now, it's likely about half of the states would ban it.

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