Protestors quickly gathered at the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C., after a draft opinion of the court’s was leaked that suggested the court is considering a decision that would overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling that established a constitutional right to abortion. Politco was first to report the draft opinion, which USA TODAY could not independently verify.

The stunning leak of a draft opinion set off an unexpected firestorm around one of the nation’s most divisive culture war issues, including protests in front of the steps at the Supreme Court.

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