Date uploaded: 2022-05-03 13:03:59

The Supreme Court is poised to strike down the right to abortion in the US, according to a leaked draft of a majority opinion that would shred nearly 50 years of constitutional protections. The draft, obtained by Politico, was written by Justice Samuel Alito, and has been circulated inside the conservative-dominated court, the news outlet reported. After the draft was leaked, activists flocked the Supreme Court building in Washington D.C. to protest. Politico stressed that the document it obtained is a draft and opinions could change. The court is expected to issue a decision by June. 📸 Megan Smith, USA TODAY Stefani Reynolds, AFP via Getty Images