Supreme Court Justices Advocate for Increased Security Funding
Supreme Court Justices Barrett and Kagan testified before Congress regarding their security needs. They requested a budget increase of $230 million to address rising threats. (sources: cbsnews, pbs, thehill, wsj, bbc)
Justices Barrett and Kagan presented their case for enhanced security funding to congressional committees, highlighting the growing threats they face. They emphasized the necessity of a budget increase to ensure their safety and that of their families.
- Justices Barrett and Kagan testified before House and Senate committees.
- They requested a $230 million increase to their security budget.
- The justices cited a rise in threats against them 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.
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4 bills on this issue are moving right now — and the most active one is S2379: Countering Threats and Attacks on Our Judges Act.
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