Supreme Court Justices Seek Security Funding Amid Rising Threats

U.S. Supreme Court justices, including Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan, requested a budget increase from Congress to address escalating threats against them. Barrett shared personal experiences of threats, including wearing a bulletproof vest and a swatting incident. The court is under scrutiny for ethics and faces declining public approval.

U.S. Supreme Court justices appeared before Congress requesting an increase in security funding due to a rise in threats against them. Justice Amy Coney Barrett, included, described wearing a bulletproof vest and being targeted in swatting incidents.

Barrett and Justice Elena Kagan advocated for a 10% budget increase for court security, predicting a 38% rise in threats this year. Their congressional appearance was the first of its kind since 2019.

Amid ethics scrutiny, the court adopted its first code of conduct. Justice Kagan expressed support for a judicial ethics panel, while Barrett remained uncertain, citing complexities in enforcement.