Kagan, Barrett push Supreme Court budget with boosted security in rare testimony
Summary
Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett appeared together before Congress to request a higher budget for the Supreme Court. They said the extra money is needed to improve security because threats against the justices and their families have increased.Key Facts
- Two Supreme Court justices, Kagan and Barrett, testified in front of Congress together.
- They asked for more funding to increase security measures.
- The request comes because threats targeting the justices and their families have grown.
- Both justices were appointed by presidents from different political parties.
- It is unusual for two Supreme Court justices to testify jointly before Congress.
- The focus of their testimony was on safety and protection rather than any legal issue.
- The Supreme Court's current budget may not fully cover the rising security needs.
- Lawmakers are considering the request as part of the Court’s funding approval process.
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