DOJ Pursues Supreme Court Leaker
The Justice Department is escalating its probe of the 2022 Dobbs draft opinion leak.
November 5, 2026 · Updated Nov 5, 6:48pm ET
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What happened
- The Justice Department has stepped up a criminal investigation into who leaked the Supreme Court’s draft 2022 decision overturning the constitutional right to abortion.
- Prosecutors overseen by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro
Jeanine PirroUnited States Attorney for the District of Columbia since 2025 have issued grand jury subpoenas and sought information from former court workers, according to people familiar with the inquiry. - Politico published the draft about two months before the court formally issued its ruling overturning Roe v. Wade.
- The Supreme Court’s own investigation ended in January 2023 without identifying the leaker, and no one has been publicly identified since.
- It remains unclear whether prosecutors have new evidence identifying the leaker or what criminal charges they could bring.
How the left told it
Left-leaning outlets emphasized the intensified hunt, with some highlighting its political context or questioning its purpose. The Daily Beast’s headline called it “Trump Goons Ramp Up Chase,” while Joe.My.God. featured criticism of FBI priorities. The Boston Globe focused on the court’s secrecy and concerns about separation of powers.
How the right told it
Right-leaning outlets framed the probe as a renewed effort to solve a serious breach of Supreme Court confidentiality. Fox News emphasized the court’s unsuccessful internal investigation. The New York Post quoted Chief Justice John Roberts calling the leak an “egregious breach of trust,” while the Christian Post highlighted threats against justices and anti-abortion groups.
