Supreme court justices request $14.6m increase in security amid rise in threats

Supreme Court justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett recently made a rare appearance before House lawmakers to request a $14.6 million increase in their security budget due to a sharp rise in threats against them and their families. The heightened security concerns are reportedly affecting their personal lives significantly. This marks only the second time in history that sitting justices have testified on Capitol Hill regarding their budget, underscoring the gravity of the situation and the need for enhanced protection amid growing threats.