Kagan screamed at Breyer over Dobbs dissent, new book claims

Key Points:

• Justice Elena Kagan reportedly screamed loudly at Justice Stephen Breyer after the 2022 Dobbs opinion leak, expressing frustration over his willingness to expedite dissent writing amid security threats, according to Mollie Hemingway's forthcoming book "Alito."
• The leak of the Supreme Court's draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade sparked intense protests and death threats against conservative justices, leading to increased security measures including full-time U.S. Marshals protection and relocation of some justices.
• The book reveals fractures within the liberal bloc of justices, highlighting Breyer's more conciliatory stance toward the majority compared to Kagan's vehement opposition during behind-closed-door discussions.
• The Dobbs decision, released June 24, 2022, overturned Roe v. Wade by a 5-4 vote and upheld a Mississippi law banning most abortions after 15 weeks, amid a backdrop of heightened polarization and security concerns following the unprecedented leak.
• Following the leak, widespread vandalism and arson targeted pregnancy centers, churches, and pro-life organizations, illustrating the intense societal backlash surrounding the Supreme Court's ruling.