[SAGOV] Official Press Release: San Andreas State Senate Condemns Supreme Court Leaker

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State of San Andreas
Official Press Release

 

 

From the desk of Marin Sinclair, Communications Specialist:

 

For Immediate Release to the General Public:

 

State Senate Votes to Condemn Supreme Court Leaker

 

In a stunning show of bipartisanship for their first session after the election, the San Andreas State Senate voted unanimously on Senate Resolution 28, a measure put forth by President Pro Tempore Adrian Rossi (R-27th), which would officially condemn the leaker of the Supreme Court documents tied to a potential future decision on Roe v. Wade, a historical precedent case that established abortion rights in the United States. The Senate conducted a public meeting in the committee chambers this past Thursday, May 12th, to address the resolution.

 

Senator Rossi led the session with the following remark: "What we have seen occur in the previous weeks regarding this resolution, the leak, is nearly unprecedented in the Supreme Court of this country."

 

The floor was then opened to the senators present, both incumbent and freshly sworn-in. Senator Andrew Brandenburg (R-32nd) was first to take the floor. His remarks included: "This leak is, by itself, an act to blame and to condemn. I firmly condemn any action that may affect the law and order in our country and I have to say that I am truly disappointed in those inside the Supreme Court that are responsible for such an act. ... I stand firmly by Senate Resolution 28, and I too condemn the actions of those responsible of this leak."

 

Kaoru King-Yagami (D-33rd) was recognized next. He noted: "...A leak such as this undermines the ability of the Supreme Court to do its duty, and to provide justice to the country. I gladly join condemning those who would seek to lessen the abilities of the Supreme Court by usurping their ability to render verdicts on cases before them."

 

From left to right: Senators Andrew Brandenburg, Bob Williams, Scarlet Summers, Adrian Rossi, Tucker Meier, Jackie Lu, and Kaori King-Yagami at the Senate committee chambers. May 12th, 2022

 

Bob Williams (R-28th) spoke afterwards. He said the following: "Breaching the confidentiality of documents held by the Supreme Court, no matter the content, whether it's the janitor's schedule or the court's opinion, is unacceptable. Can't happen in this country." He continued: "The leak poses a threat to our country, to the very systems and processes we build society upon."

 

Next to take the floor was Tucker Meier (D-26th). His remarks were brief but he agreed with his fellow senators, noting: "Such a leak is unacceptable even on the lower levels of courts, it's outrageous that something like this can happen in the highest court in the federal judiciary of the United States."

 

Scarlet Summers (R-29th) matched her colleagues' sentiments with her remarks, adding on: "I believe we all can agree that a transparent and forthright Government is something that is good for all of our fellow Americans. However, the nature of this leak, is an outright atrocity to the integrity of our due process." She continued, "The legality of the action is subjective, but underlying it is horrendously irresponsible and immoral. ... I hope to find that whoever might be responsible for the leak is held accountable for their actions, to preserve the dignity and integrity of our system."

 

Last to address the floor was Jackie Lu (D-25th). Speaking on the topic, she said: " I am quite dismayed that someone would go to such lengths and perform such an act. I, too, strongly support Senate Resolution 28, and I condemn the acts of individuals who exposed this information." She finished with, "A punishment is required, and it must be severe.”

 

With all of the attending senators making their positions known, President Rossi moved the resolution forward to a vote. All present voted with a resounding "Yea." as the president called upon them. With that, the session was adjourned and Senate Resolution 28 was moved forward to the Senate Floor.

Notes::

 

 All current and future media inquiries may be directed to the office of Strategic Communications and Outreach at [email protected]. All information contained within this press release is recorded and archived by the State of San Andreas, and can be retrieved via official request. Author Marin Sinclair is reachable at [email protected] ((forum)) for any inquiry.