Justices Ask for Security Funding Amid Rising Threats | Seattle News

Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett made a rare congressional appearance to request $14 million for enhanced security—personnel and digital—after a surge in threats against federal judges. With over 500 reported threats last year, up 30% from the prior year, the justices shared harrowing personal stories, including Barrett receiving a bulletproof vest for her home and confronting threatening mail tied to a judge’s tragic loss. Lawmakers broadly support the funding, but some see it as a chance to push for deeper judicial system reforms. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/30d2ad6deeac4f2c