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This bill establishes new criminal penalties for Supreme Court employees who improperly disclose confidential information, creating a comprehensive definition of what constitutes such information. Specifically, the bill defines confidential information to include internal notes about cases, communications between justices and employees, discussions among Supreme Court staff about pending matters, draft or final opinions before public release, personal information about justices not already publicly available, and any other information designated as confidential by the Chief Justice. Under the bill, any Supreme Court officer or employee who knowingly publishes or discloses such confidential information would face significant legal consequences, including potential imprisonment of up to 10 years and fines. For unauthorized sharing of internal notes specifically, the penalty is a $10,000 fine. The legislation also amends existing criminal forfeiture statutes to include these new violations, effectively creating a robust legal framework to protect the confidentiality of Supreme Court deliberations and prevent potential leaks that could compromise the integrity of the judicial process.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1143/all-info