#AlitoLeak
Unprecedented leak of Justice Alito’s draft Dobbs opinion.
Origin & Impact
On May 2, 2022, Politico published Justice Alito’s draft majority opinion overturning Roe, leaked months before the official decision. The unprecedented breach shocked legal world and gave abortion rights activists warning to prepare. The leak triggered protests, security concerns, and investigation into the leaker.
The hashtag fueled debate about Court legitimacy, institutional norms, and whether the leak was justified whistleblowing or dangerous precedent. While leaker was never publicly identified, the incident highlighted deep divisions within SCOTUS and American society.