Justice Clarence Thomas revealed in his latest financial disclosure that his use of private jets in 2022 was partially due to an "increased security risk" after the leaked draft opinion of the Supreme Court's decision to gut nationwide abortion rights. Thomas stated that flights were reported as advised by the Administrative Office and that his security detail recommended noncommercial travel whenever possible. The leak of the Dobbs opinion, which Chief Justice John Roberts ordered an official probe into, continues to overshadow the high court. The leak led to protests outside the conservative justices' homes in the DC area and the erection of security fences around the court. Thomas' finances have faced scrutiny after reports of lavish trips he and his wife received from friends, which were not disclosed on past forms. Democrats have called for Supreme Court ethics reform in light of these disclosures. Thomas argued that he followed the guidance he received and referenced updated rules that went into effect in March of 2023.