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Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett are making a rare congressional appearance this week to defend the court’s $228 million budget request — with nearly $15 million specifically earmarked for unprecedented security upgrades, including expanded protection details and new residential security posts, amid a surge in threats against judges. With U.S. Marshals reporting 564 threats last year alone — including swatting calls and a foiled assassination attempt — the court is signaling it’s taking personal safety seriously, even as it navigates a politically charged term filled with landmark rulings. Chief Justice John Roberts has warned that while criticism of rulings is fair, personal attacks are unacceptable — and the court is now turning to Congress for the resources to shield its justices from escalating hostility.

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