Tri-State leaders react to leaked draft opinion indicating SCOTUS may overturn Roe v. Wade
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NEW YORK — What appears to be an unprecedented leak at the U.S. Supreme Court is sending shockwaves across the country.
Politico has reportedly obtained a draft opinion, which suggests a decision has been made to overturn Roe v. Wade, the landmark ruling that legalized abortion nationwide.
CBS News has not confirmed the authenticity of the explosive report published by Politico. But if the decision is finalized, it would dismantle 50 years of precedent and pave the way for states to severely limit abortion rights in the U.S.
See live updates below for the latest from local officials.