Justices Barrett and Kagan to face lawmakers after divisive Supreme Court term
- Posted on July 13, 2026
- By CNN
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Supreme Court Justices Barrett and Kagan will address Congress regarding unprecedented security threats facing the federal judiciary. The justices are requesting substantial funding increases to enhance protection measures amid heightened tensions following contentious rulings. This rare legislative engagement highlights growing concerns about judicial safety and the polarization surrounding high-profile court decisions that have intensified public scrutiny and security risks for members of the bench.
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Justices Barrett and Kagan to face lawmakers after divisive Supreme Court term
As the federal judiciary makes a rare personal pitch to Congress this week for tens of millions of dollars in additional security funding, the Supreme Court is sending a messenger who is positioned to speak in unusually personal terms about the threats the judiciary faces.
