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Supreme Court Security Under Fire | Boise News
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett sound the alarm on escalating threats, revealing how security has transformed from protecting the courthouse to guarding justices’ families — with Barrett even explaining bulletproof vests to her kids. Since 2010, court security spending has surged 15% annually, fueled by inflation and rising dangers, including a 50% jump in threats against Congress and a projected 38% increase against the justices. Congress responded with a $28.9M security boost, raising the court’s budget to $207M. Beyond safety, they also grappled with transparency…
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