Justices Plead for Security as Threats Surge

Testifying before House and Senate appropriations panels, Kagan said the Supreme Court police expect a substantial 38% annual increase in threats, driven by the court’s role in contentious policy fights.

Barrett recounted a swatting incident at her home and the moment her son found her bulletproof vest.

The justices asked for $14.6 million in extra security money as part of a $225 million budget request, warning that the safety of judges and their families is increasingly at risk.

The testimony underscored the deepening polarisation surrounding the nation’s highest court.