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Supreme Court Justices Kagan and Barrett made headlines by testifying before Congress to request $14 million for enhanced security and cybersecurity — the first such appearance in seven years. Facing a 30% surge in threats against federal judges, including a chilling personal account from Barrett about her family’s safety after the Dobbs draft leak, the justices are pushing for more personnel and digital upgrades. While lawmakers largely support the funding, some see the moment as leverage to push for broader judicial reforms, exposing the fragile balance between judicial independence and congressional oversight in an era of escalating threats.

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