Supreme Court justices seek increased security funding from Congress
Supreme Court justices testified before Congress to request additional security funding due to rising threats. The justices emphasized the need for enhanced protection measures. (sources: washingtonpost, thehill, theguardian, bbc, axios)
Supreme Court Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan appeared before Congress to advocate for a $14.6 million increase in security funding. They cited a significant rise in threats against justices as a key reason for the request.
- The justices requested a total of $14.6 million in additional security funding.
- Barrett and Kagan highlighted personal safety concerns due to increased threats.
- This appearance marks a rare instance of justices testifying before Congress.
Why it matters
The request for increased security funding reflects growing concerns about the safety of Supreme Court justices amid rising threats.
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