Special Report: Supreme Court Overturns Law vs. Wade
The U.S. Department of Land Security announced on Friday that the threat of political violence, especially against judges and state authorities, would eliminate constitutional rightsSupreme Court decision. He warned that it could intensify in the light. Abortion, according to intelligence memos obtained by CBS News.
Homeland security officials, domestic militants, said in their intelligence memos that the Supreme Court's ruling that "increased violence against a wide range of targets" was "likely to be abused." Stated. Federal and state officials, and their facilities, have concluded that they may be "most at risk" as targets of political violence.
According to the memo, public protests in response to the High Court's decision could be an "attractive target" for individuals seeking political violence, reproductive services and fertility resources. It was predicted that attacks on both facilities would be possible. escalate.
"Especially because (domestic violent extremists) may be mobilized to respond to changes in state law and voting measures. We anticipate violence in the weeks following the release. About the abortion caused by the decision. " This memo was prepared by the Department of Homeland Security's Information Analysis Bureau for federal and local law enforcement authorities.
On Friday morning, a Republican-appointed majority in the Supreme Court issued an opinion overturning its groundbreaking Roe v. Wade ruling, which has enshrined women's right to abortion since 1973. The US Constitution did not guarantee the right to abortion and called Law "terribly wrong."
The High Court's decision to overturn nearly 50 years of case law allowed Republican-led states to have legal abortions through a patchwork of law, some of which came into force immediately. The
ruling could also fuel political tensions over the issue of abortion, which has long divided Americans. On Friday, Homeland Security officials noted the recent increase in intimidation and political violence associated with abortion. May.
According to DHS notes, there have been at least three arson attacks on pregnancy resource centers in Newyork and Oregon, and Wisconsin family advocacy groups since May, and Washington now or in the last two months. And Wyoming's former assisted reproductive technology facility.
DHS officials also said they recorded 11 vandalism threatening violence against religious groups "considered to oppose abortion."
Earlier this month, a federal grand jurywas arrested near Judge Brett Kavanaugh of the Maryland Supreme Court and then attempted to murder a California man{ I have charged 109}. pleaded not guiltytold the detective that he was "upset" by the leaked draft of the Supreme Court's abortion ruling, the Justice Departmentsaid. 120}
Last week,Congressa bill to enhance the security of the Supreme Court judgeand his close relativesWas passed. President Bidensigned the bill on June 16.
Friday,Mr. Biden forcedly condemned the Supreme Court's decision to dismiss Roe, which should inspire Americans to vote. I'm saying that. But he urged those planning to protest the ruling in order to do so peacefully.
"Violence is never acceptable," Biden said"Intimidation or intimidation is not speech. Violence in any way, regardless of your rationale. I have to confront. "
In a statement, DHS spokesman Angelo Fernandez reiterated Biden's remarks.
"Americans' right to free speech and peaceful protest is a fundamental constitutional right. These rights do not extend to violence or other illegal acts. "He said.
Camilo Montoya-Galvez is an immigrant reporter on CBS News. He is based in Washington and he is in charge of immigration policy and politics.
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