Published July 14, 2026 at 10:45 AM ET · Updated July 14, 2026 at 2:10 PM ET
Barrett and Kagan warn Supreme Court needs more security
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Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan testified to the House about the need for a security budget increase amid rising threats to justices. Barrett described growing threats in a plea for more funding, while Kagan echoed the call. Security threats previously led the Court to close its front doors 16 years ago.
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