Justices make rare personal plea to Congress for more security funding

Two Supreme Court justices, Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett, testified before Congress to request increased security funding for the court, citing a rise in threats against justices and their families. Barrett described a swatting attack at her home and the need for a bulletproof vest after the leak of a controversial court decision. The court requested a $228 million budget for 2027, including $18 million for security programs.