The most serious threat against a justice since the document leaked was made by an armed man near the justice's home.

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The man was taken into custody. According to the person, Wednesday morning.

The Washington Post reported that the man wanted to kill the judge.

According to sources with knowledge of the investigation, the man was a California resident in his 20s who was armed with a weapon and tools.

He was arrested after authorities received a tip about a threat against the justice.

The man told police that he was angry about the recent mass shooting.

Forbes did not get a response from the Montgomery County Sheriff's office.

The man was carrying a weapon.

Key Background

Protesters gathered outside of the homes of conservative justices after a leaked draft opinion of the court would overturn the nationwide right to an abortion. The demonstrations drew criticism for possibly being illegal attempts to influence the justices' opinions. Threats against the justices were also reported. The Attorney General ordered the U.S. marshals to provide security for justices' homes in response to the threats.

Surprising Fact

The final decision on abortion was not made public.

A man with a weapon is in the vicinity of a house.

The Supreme Court will investigate the leak.