Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has revealed that he has a "pretty good idea" of who was responsible for the leak of his unpublished draft opinion last year, which indicated that the Supreme Court was poised to roll back abortion rights. Alito does not have the proof needed to name the leaker, and the incident has not been officially investigated. The opinion stated that "Roe and Casey must be overruled" and that "the Constitution makes no reference to abortion, and no such right is implicitly protected by any constitutional provision."
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Key takeaways: The House Judiciary Committee, led by Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH), has subpoenaed former Manhattan prosecutor Mark Pomerantz as part of its investigation into…
Brian Walshe has been indicted on charges of murder, misleading a police investigation/obstruction of justice and improper conveyance of a human body in connection with the disappearance of his wife, Ana Walshe. If convicted of first-degree murder, Walshe faces a mandatory sentence of life in prison without parole. The investigation into Ana Walshe's disappearance is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Massachusetts State Police.
A federal judge in Texas has ruled that some provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) cannot be enforced nationwide, potentially jeopardizing coverage for preventive services such as screenings for cancer, reproductive health, and mental health. The ruling has been met with criticism from healthcare advocates and could have a major impact on the healthcare industry. The decision is expected to be appealed, and the ACA remains in effect until then.
A federal judge has ruled that former Vice President Mike Pence must testify before a grand jury in the Justice Department's investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. Pence will not have to answer questions about his actions on Jan. 6, when a mob of Trump's supporters stormed the Capitol, but he will have to testify about other matters. The subpoena for Pence's testimony was issued by special counsel Jack Smith in February, but it is unclear when he will be required to testify.
The Oklahoma Supreme Court recently ruled that women have the right to an abortion when pregnancy risks their health, expanding the right to an abortion beyond medical emergency cases. The ruling is expected to be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court, and a federal judge will decide if the FDA-approved abortion pill should be blocked across the country pending the outcome of the appeal. The outcome of the appeal could have far-reaching implications for abortion rights in the United States.
Thousands of French citizens took to the streets in protest on Thursday evening in response to President Emmanuel Macron's decision to pass pension reforms without a vote from the lower house. Polling from IFOP shows that the majority of French citizens find the decision unjustified, and protests have broken out in Paris and other cities. Smoke was seen rising early Friday over Gare du Lyon, a busy rail station in Paris, as the government faces increasing pressure to abandon the reforms.
Mike Pence has filed a motion in a federal court to block a grand jury subpoena for his testimony related to the events of January 6, citing the Speech and Debate Clause of the United States Constitution. The motion is part of sealed proceedings and seeks to stop testimony pertaining to his legislative functions around January 6, with potential implications for the special counsel's investigation. It is unclear when the court will rule on the motion.