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Supreme Court justices face rising threats, seek increased security funding

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Supreme Court justices are experiencing a significant increase in threats, prompting them to request additional security funding from Congress. Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan testified before House and Senate committees, detailing the rise in intimidation and violence targeting judges. Barrett shared a personal anecdote about needing a bulletproof vest, highlighting the impact on her family, while Kagan noted an expected 38% increase in threats this year, following a 25% rise last year. The court is seeking $18.9 million for enhanced personal protection, a new security command post, and cybersecurity experts. AI

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    Supreme Court justices facing spike in threats, they tell US lawmakers

    US Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett told lawmakers Tuesday that a sharp increase in threats targeting her and other justices is increasingly encroaching on their personal and family lives. During a rare appearance by justices before Congress, Barrett said she had to take a…

  2. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Josephine Walker ·

    Supreme Court warns Congress threats are rising and the court needs more security

    <p>Justice Elena Kagan warned Congress on Tuesday that police expect <a href="https://www.axios.com/2024/09/19/supreme-court-justices-threats-man-arrested" target="_blank">threats</a> against <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/16/supreme-court-divisions-public-criticism-justi…

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