Stop Supreme Court Leakers Act of 2025

# Stop Supreme Court Leakers Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill aims to strengthen security and confidentiality measures at the Supreme Court by making it illegal to leak or disclose non-public Supreme Court documents or information. The legislation would establish criminal penalties for people who unauthorized share internal Court materials, draft opinions, or other confidential information before official public release. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** The bill would primarily affect Supreme Court employees, staff members, and potentially justices themselves. It creates legal consequences for unauthorized disclosures that compromise the Court's internal processes. The bill appears designed in response to the 2022 leak of a draft majority opinion in the abortion case *Dobbs v.

Jackson Women's Health Organization*, which created significant controversy about information security at the institution. **Current Status** As of now, the bill is in committee (S 1143, 119th Congress), meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. The bill was introduced by Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) in the current congressional session but has not advanced to a vote. Like most legislation, it would need committee approval before proceeding further through the legislative process.