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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published July 14, 2026 at 10:45 AM ET · Updated July 14, 2026 at 2:10 PM ET

Amy Coney Barrett warns of increased threats to Supreme Court justices

5 independent outlets are covering this story. Verification: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets. Patriot Watch links to original reporting; we don't republish it.

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What we know

Justice Amy Coney Barrett warned that threats against Supreme Court justices are increasing and urged Congress to provide additional security funding. Justice Elena Kagan also called for more security funding. The New York Times noted that security threats previously led the Court to close its front doors 16 years ago.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 1 d ago, when New York Times reported it. Coverage has since grown to 5 independent outlets, including 3 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 1 d ago from Axios. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.

Conservative & independent coverage (2)

Washington Examiner 1 d ago
Amy Coney Barrett describes increased threats in plea for more Supreme Court security funding
Daily Signal 1 d ago
Barrett, Kagan Warn of Growing Threats to Justices, Say Supreme Court Needs More Security

Wire & mainstream coverage (3)

Axios 1 d ago
Supreme Court warns Congress threats are rising and the court needs more security
NBC News 1 d ago
Justice Kagan calls for additional Supreme Court security funding
New York Times 1 d ago
Security threats led the Supreme Court to shut its front doors 16 years ago.

Coverage timeline

Jul 14, 10:45 AM ET
1 d ago
New York Times
Security threats led the Supreme Court to shut its front doors 16 years ago.
Jul 14, 10:53 AM ET
1 d ago
NBC News
Justice Kagan calls for additional Supreme Court security funding
Jul 14, 12:52 PM ET
1 d ago
Daily Signal
Barrett, Kagan Warn of Growing Threats to Justices, Say Supreme Court Needs More Security
Jul 14, 1:21 PM ET
1 d ago
Washington Examiner
Amy Coney Barrett describes increased threats in plea for more Supreme Court security funding
Jul 14, 1:28 PM ET
1 d ago
Axios
Supreme Court warns Congress threats are rising and the court needs more security
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