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Supreme Court Justice Barrett says 'the threat level is really high'
CNBC • • nation
Key Points:
- Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett testified before a House subcommittee that the threat level against her and other federal judges is very high, highlighting the personal impact of such threats on her family.
- The Supreme Court has requested a $228.4 million budget for fiscal year 2027, nearly a 10% increase from 2026, primarily to enhance security measures.
- Barrett shared a personal account of being sent home with a bulletproof vest in 2022 following threats after a leaked draft opinion related to abortion rights, which deeply affected her children.
- She also described a "swatting" incident where police responded to a false report of gunshots at her home, emphasizing the importance of Supreme Court Police in managing the situation.
- Barrett and Justice Elena Kagan are the first justices to testify before Congress since 2019, with plans to also appear before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee later the same day.
