Supreme Court Police

Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testified before a House subcommittee requesting increased security funding due to a significant rise in threats. Lawmakers from both parties indicated support for a proposed $28.9 million security budget increase to address safety concerns and inflation.

U.S. Supreme Court justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testified before a House subcommittee, urging increased security funding due to a 38% annual rise in threats. The House subcommittee proposed a $28.9 million security increase as part of a $207 million budget for the court.

U.S. Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testified before a House subcommittee about a sharp rise in security threats, urging increased funding for around-the-clock protection and facility upgrades. The House subcommittee proposed a $28.9 million security increase in its $207 million funding bill for the court, though the legislation has not yet been voted on.

Police responded to a swatting call at Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett's Virginia residence, which was later determined to be fictitious. The incident is part of ongoing security concerns for conservative public figures following past threats and protests linked to the Dobbs draft opinion and other cases.