New Penalties for Unauthorized Disclosure of Supreme Court Confidential Information.
This bill establishes strict criminal penalties, including up to 10 years in prison, for Supreme Court employees or officers who illegally leak confidential information, such as draft opinions or internal communications. The goal is to protect the integrity and secrecy of the Court's decision-making process. While not directly changing citizens' daily lives, it aims to reinforce public trust in the judiciary's security.
Key points
Unauthorized disclosure of draft opinions, internal communications, or personal Justice information becomes a federal crime.
Penalties include up to 10 years imprisonment and fines for general violations.
A specific $10,000 fine is set for leaking only internal case notes.
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