Supreme Court Wants Millions More From Congress—Here’s What It’s For
Summary
Supreme Court Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan will testify before Congress to request nearly $230 million for the court’s security budget for the next fiscal year, which is about $20 million more than last year. The increased funding aims to protect justices and their families due to rising threats, including enhanced protection at their homes, courthouses, and against cyberattacks.Key Facts
- The Supreme Court’s security budget request is $228 million for fiscal year 2027, about a 10% increase from the previous year.
- The judiciary overall is asking for $9.7 billion in funding for fiscal year 2027, a 4.5% increase from 2026.
- Funding would support adding six security agents per justice and new administrative and police positions.
- $6.5 million is requested to build a new visitor screening facility outside the Supreme Court building.
- $2.3 million is requested to hire cybersecurity experts to protect the justices.
- $2 million is requested to establish a new command post to improve security coordination and response.
- The spending proposal responds to increased threats against Supreme Court justices after incidents like protests and harassment following the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
- Justices now receive 24/7 security at their homes due to serious threats, including attempted swatting and bomb threats against family members.
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