Reactions to the leak have been mixed. Some side with the Supreme Court and worry about what this leak will mean for the trustability of the institution going forward. But others believe the leaker is a hero. According to the Daily Beast, Politico even sent out a memo to staff that “outlined additional security precautions now in place,” which Politico says is a proactive response to the reactions.
Nothing like this has happened before, so no one is sure what the lasting effects will be on the Supreme Court. This is partially because no one knows the motivations of the leaker — if it was to “undermine the integrity” of the Supreme Court, like the Daily Beast says their statement suggests, or if it’s something else completely.
“A leak like this has never happened before to my knowledge,” Attorney Jamie White told The List exclusively. “My sense is that it was orchestrated or politically motivated.” Abortion is a topic White is passionate about — he has spent much of his career representing victims of rape, including minors that USA Gymnastics’ Dr. Larry Nassar assaulted.
White’s assessment of motive combined with Politco’s proactive security measures prove that, once again, Americans are living through an unprecedented time. Only this go-around, we’re waiting to see if the most powerful court in the land decides if pregnant people get to keep their right to privacy and bodily autonomy.
