Supreme Court justices facing spike in threats, they tell US lawmakers
US Supreme Court justices are requesting increased security funding due to a surge in threats against them and their families. Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan testified before Congress, highlighting the personal toll of these threats and the impact of heated political rhetoric.
Why it matters
The safety of the judiciary is critical to the rule of law, and this request underscores growing concerns about political polarization and the security of public officials.
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.
The article reports on official testimony and security requests without taking a partisan stance on the court's rulings.
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