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Supreme Court Employees Face New Secrecy Agreements Amid Leaks

2/6/2026

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Chief Justice John Roberts ordered Supreme Court employees to sign nondisclosure agreements to keep internal operations confidential, following U.S. President Donald Trump’s 2024 reelection.
The agreements threaten legal action for leaks, a shift from prior informal silence.
Critics say the policy increases secrecy and reduces transparency.
The policy follows leaks, including the overturning of Roe v. Wade, as trust sits around 40%.

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Story summary

Chief Justice John Roberts ordered Supreme Court employees to sign nondisclosure agreements to keep internal operations confidential, following U.S. President Donald Trump’s 2024 reelection.
The agreements threaten legal action for leaks, a shift from prior informal silence.
Critics say the policy increases secrecy and reduces transparency.
The policy follows leaks, including the overturning of Roe v. Wade, as trust sits around 40%.