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Press Releases - pr_05-03-22 - Supreme Court of the United StatesSEARCH TIPS     ADVANCED SEARCHDOCKET SEARCH SearchToggle navigationOPINIONSOpinions of the CourtOpinions Relating to OrdersIn-Chambers OpinionsU. S. ReportsOnline Sources Cited in OpinionsMedia Files Cited in OpinionsCase Citation FinderFILING & RULESElectronic FilingRules and GuidanceSupreme Court BarORAL ARGUMENTSArgument TranscriptsArgument AudioCalendars and ListsCourtroom SeatingCASE DOCUMENTSDocket SearchOrders of the CourtOrders by CircuitGranted/Noted Cases ListJournalNEWS MEDIAServices for News MediaPress ReleasesMedia AdvisoriesPress CredentialsSpeechesA Reporter's Guide to ApplicationsChief Justice's Year-End Reports on the Federal JudiciaryABOUT THE COURTJusticesSupreme Court at WorkHistory and TraditionsThe Supreme Court BuildingVisiting the CourtActivities for Students & FamiliesBuilding RegulationsFrequently Asked QuestionsHome > News Media > Press Releases > 05-03-22Services for News MediaPress ReleasesMedia AdvisoriesPress CredentialsSpeechesA Reporter's Guide to ApplicationsChief Justice's Year-End Reports on the Federal JudiciaryFor Immediate ReleaseFor Further Information Contact:May 3, 2022Patricia McCabe (202) 479-3211 Yesterday, a news organization published a copy of a draft opinion in a pending case. Justices circulate draft opinions internally as a routine and essential part of the Court’s confidential deliberative work. Although the document described in yesterday’s reports is authentic, it does not represent a decision by the Court or the final position of any member on the issues in the case.Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr., provided the following statement:To the extent this betrayal of the confidences of the Court was intended to undermine the integrity of our operations, it will not succeed. The work of the Court will not be affected in any way.We at the Court are blessed to have a workforce – permanent employees and law clerks alike – intensely loyal to the institution and dedicated to the rule of law. Court employees have an exemplary and important tradition of respecting the confidentiality of the judicial process and upholding the trust of the Court. This was a singular and egregious breach of that trust that is an affront to the Court and the community of public servants who work here.I have directed the Marshal of the Court to launch an investigation into the source of the leak.  OpinionsOpinions of the CourtOpinions Relating to OrdersIn-Chambers OpinionsU. S. ReportsOnline Sources Cited in OpinionsMedia Files Cited in OpinionsCase Citation FinderFiling & RulesElectronic FilingRules and GuidanceSupreme Court BarOral ArgumentsArgument TranscriptsArgument AudioCalendars and ListsCourtroom SeatingCase DocumentsDocket SearchOrders of the CourtOrders by CircuitGranted/Noted Cases ListJournalNews MediaServices for News MediaPress ReleasesMedia AdvisoriesPress CredentialsSpeechesA Reporter's Guide to Applications (PDF)Chief Justice's Year-End Reports on the Federal JudiciaryAbout the CourtJusticesSupreme Court at WorkHistory and TraditionsThe Supreme Court BuildingVisiting the CourtActivities for Students & FamiliesBuilding RegulationsFrequently Asked QuestionsContact Us|Site Map|Help|Fellows Program|Jobs|Links|Website Policies and Notices|Privacy Policy|USA.GOVSUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES1 First Street, NEWashington, DC 20543