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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…
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