Supreme Court justices testify before Congress for the first time in seven years, requesting additional resources to address what they describe as a rise in security threats. NBC News reports that the justices are seeking increased funding as part of congressional action on the Court’s budget. The New York Times adds that the request focuses on the 2027 budget and that most of the additional money would be dedicated to security-related measures. The reporting characterizes the session as part of the justices’ effort to explain why current protections require strengthening, including efforts to ensure safety for the justices as threats increase. While the articles emphasize the security rationale and the budget timing, they do not provide specific dollar amounts or details of particular programs in the excerpts provided. Overall, both outlets describe a bipartisan request for more security funding and highlight that the justices are using a rare appearance before lawmakers to make their case for additional support to protect them amid a changing threat environment.
Supreme Court justices seek increased security funding from Congress
Supreme Court justices testify before Congress for the first time in seven years, requesting additional resources to address what they describe as a rise in security threats. NBC News reports that the...
- Supreme Court justices testify before Congress for the first time in seven years.
- They request additional funding to respond to increased security threats.
- The request targets the Court’s 2027 budget.
- Most of the additional funding is earmarked for security measures.
- Both outlets describe the hearing as a justification for strengthening protections for the justices.
Supreme Court justices are testifying before Congress for the first time in seven years, seeking additional funds to combat a rise in security threats.
4 hours agoSupreme Court justices are asking lawmakers on Capitol Hill to increase their 2027 budget, with most of the additional funding earmarked for security. Ann E. Marimow, a New York Times reporter, explains why the justices say these measures are necessary to protect them from rising threats.
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