Justices advocate for increased Supreme Court security funding
Two Supreme Court justices testified before Congress, highlighting the need for enhanced security measures. This marks a significant moment as justices have not appeared on Capitol Hill since 2019. (sources: thehill, abcnews, nytimes)
Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett requested additional funding for security in response to rising threats. Their testimony aimed to address concerns for their safety and that of their families.
- Kagan and Barrett are the first justices to testify before Congress since 2019.
- The justices emphasized the need for millions of dollars to improve security measures.
- The testimony was prompted by an increase in threats against justices and their families.
Why it matters
The request for increased security funding reflects ongoing concerns about the safety of Supreme Court justices amid rising threats.
↓ Congress can act on this
4 bills on this issue are moving right now — and the most active one is S2379: Countering Threats and Attacks on Our Judges Act.
S2379 · 119th Congress
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