Federal investigators are accelerating a leak inquiry tied to the Supreme Court's decision overturning Roe v. Wade, using subpoenas and other law enforcement powers to probe the inner workings of the court.
The effort marks a significant escalation in the Justice Department's handling of the matter. Investigators are pursuing lines of inquiry that reach into the court's internal deliberations, an area that has long been treated as highly sensitive.
The inquiry reflects the broader tensions surrounding the high court's landmark ruling, which reshaped abortion rights across the United States and drew intense public and political reaction. Officials have not publicly detailed the specific individuals or documents at the center of the probe.
The Trump administration's involvement signals that the investigation is being treated as a priority. Legal observers say that examining the court's internal workings raises novel questions about institutional independence and the reach of executive investigative powers.
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