Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett appeared before Congress to request more security funding for the Supreme Court. They cited a significant increase in threats against justices and other federal judges.
Security Concerns
Kagan noted that security for the justices has changed significantly since she joined the court in 2010. She emphasized that the justices continue to do their jobs without fear or favor, despite the threats they face.
The judiciary has requested nearly $921 million for security overall, a $29 million increase compared to last year. This includes an increase of nearly $15 million to protect the justices and their families.
A notable incident involving a Supreme Court justice occurred in 2022, when a Californian attempted to kill Justice Brett Kavanaugh. The individual was sentenced to over 8 years in prison and a lifetime of supervised release.
Original reporting: KTVZ (Central Oregon) — read the source article.
