McConnell Blasts Leak of Abortion Draft Decision as Breach (1)

Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell called the leak of a draft Supreme Court decision overturning the landmark Roe v. Wade decision a “stunning breach” and an “attack on the independence” of the court.

“This lawless action should be investigated and punished as fully as possible,” the Kentucky Republican said in a scathing statement. “The Chief Justice must get to the bottom of it and the Department of Justice must pursue criminal charges if applicable.”

Other Republican senators, including John Kennedy of Louisiana and John Thune of South Dakota, demanded Justice Department and Supreme Court investigations into the matter.

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