What's at stake as Supreme Court appears intent on overturning Roe v. Wade -- 3 essential reads

A women cries while kneeling in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on May 2, 2022. Stefani Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images

A leaked draft opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito suggests the Supreme Court is on the brink of overturning two rulings, including Roe v. Wade, that guarantee the right to abortion in the U.S.

The Supreme Court confirmed that the document, obtained and first reported on by Politico, is real, but said “Although the document described in yesterday’s reports is authentic, it does not represent a decision by the court or the final position of any member on the issues in the case.”