Bills · S 1143
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 1143Crime and Law Enforcement
Stop Supreme Court Leakers Act of 2025
INTRO MAR 26· LAST ACTION MAR 26
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it aims to directly address the issue of unauthorized leaks of sensitive information from the nation's highest court, a matter that has recently garnered public attention. If this bill becomes law, it would introduce specific criminal consequences for Supreme Court staff who disclose confidential materials, potentially changing how the Court's internal processes are protected.
If the bill passes, it could reinforce the confidentiality of judicial deliberations and opinions, which proponents argue is crucial for maintaining the Court's independence and ability to function without undue outside pressure. If it doesn't pass, the Supreme Court would continue to rely on existing internal policies and general federal laws regarding classified information, without these specific criminal penalties directly targeting its unique confidential information.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Creates a new federal crime for Supreme Court officers and employees who knowingly disclose confidential information without authorization.
This establishes a direct legal deterrent against leaks specifically tailored to the Supreme Court's internal workings.
PROVISION 02
Defines 'confidential information' to include internal notes, communications between Justices and staff, pending case communications, and draft opinions prior to release.
This clearly outlines what types of information are protected under the new law, providing specific boundaries for the prohibition.
PROVISION 03
Authorizes the Chief Justice to designate additional information as confidential.
This allows for flexibility in protecting information that may become sensitive in the future, beyond the explicit categories listed.
PROVISION 04
Establishes criminal penalties for violations, including up to 10 years imprisonment and a fine for most offenses, and a $10,000 fine for leaking internal notes.
These penalties provide specific legal consequences, which could be a strong deterrent against unauthorized disclosures.
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R· Louisiana
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 26
Introduced in Senate
MAR 26
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 1143
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 26, 2025
Last actionMar 26, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 26, 2025
Senate BillS 1143Crime and Law Enforcement
Stop Supreme Court Leakers Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAR 26, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 26, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
2
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