Supreme court justices testify to House on security budget increase amid rise in threats
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett appeared before a House committee to advocate for a $14.6 million increase in security funding. The justices shared personal anecdotes about the impact of heightened threats on their families.
Why it matters
This rare public testimony highlights the intersection of judicial independence and the personal security challenges faced by the judiciary in a volatile political environment.
Supreme court justices Elena Kagan (left) and Amy Coney Barrett testify before the House appropriations committee. Supreme court justices Elena Kagan (left) and Amy Coney Barrett testify before the House appropriations committee. US supreme court Supreme court justices request $14.6m increase in security amid rise in threats Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett appear before House lawmakers in rare testimony to ask for more protection
Prefer the Guardian on Google Supreme court justice Amy Coney Barrett told House lawmakers that a sharp rise in threats against her and other justices is increasingly affecting her personal and family lives.
Barrett and fellow supreme court justice Elena Kagan made the case for increased security in rare House testimony to discuss the court’s budget request. The last time a sitting justice answered questions on Capitol Hill was 2019.
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