Supreme Court justices detail security risks

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Justices Barrett, Kagan testify before Congress as court seeks security funds
By John Kruzel and Andrew Chung WASHINGTON, July 14 (Reuters) - U.S. Supreme Court Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan will testify before Congress on Tuesday as the court seeks a roughly 10% annual budget increase to bolster security amid rising threats against judges.

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Takeaways From Rare Congressional Testimony by Two Supreme Court Justices
Supreme Court justices detail security risks and weigh in on ethics in rare congressional testimony
Supreme Court justice describes wearing bulletproof vest and 'swatting' hoax at home
Two US Supreme Court justices have been lobbying Congress for millions in extra security funding for themselves and their colleagues to help protect them from a rise in threats to their safety.

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Kagan, Barrett push Supreme Court budget with boosted security in rare testimony
Justices Kagan and Barrett discuss security, emergency docket and ethics in rare appearance before Congress
Barrett, who was joined Tuesday by Justice Elena Kagan in requesting millions more for judiciary security, recalled two incidents – a recent swatting attempt at her home and the issuance of bullet pro...

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Barrett, Kagan say Supreme Court faces increased threats, needs more money
Amy Coney Barrett Gives Emotional Account of the Moment Her Son Saw Her Bulletproof Vest
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Justice Amy Coney Barrett on security threats to her family, 'swatting' incident

Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett testifies before Congress about rising threats to federal judges. She shares personal experiences, including being given a bulletproof vest and a 'swatting' incident at her home.

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