Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett appeared before a House appropriations committee on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, to request additional funds for enhanced security measures. The hearing marks the first time justices have testified before Congress since 2019. The pair, representing the court’s liberal and conservative wings respectively, sought approval for a $228 million budget request for the upcoming fiscal year, a roughly 10% increase over the previous year. Much of the requested funding is earmarked for improving the security of the justices and their families, reflecting a sharp uptick in threats against the judiciary. The justices emphasized that the rise in threats has become a pressing concern. According to Kagan, the Supreme Court Police estimate a 38% increase in threats this year, following a 25% jump in the previous fiscal year. The U.S. Marshals Service reported 564 threats in the past fiscal year, up from 509 the year before. These threats include both direct physical dangers and indirect forms of intimidation, such as swatting calls and bomb threats. In May, Barrett’s home in Virginia was targeted by a swatting incident, while her sister faced a false bomb threat in Charleston, South Carolina. The Marshals Service has investigated 512 such incidents so far this fiscal year, highlighting the severity of the situation. The security concerns extend beyond the justices themselves. Federal judges nationwide have also experienced a surge in threats. In fiscal year 2025, there was a 57% increase in “security incidents of significant concern.” The rise in threats has coincided with heightened political polarization and intense scrutiny of the Supreme Court’s decisions. Notably, following the leak of a draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade in 2022, a would-be assassin was arrested near the home of Justice Brett Kavanaugh with weapons and zip ties. The suspect, identified as Nicholas Roske (now known as Sophie Roske), was convicted of attempting to kill or kidnap a Supreme Court justice and received a sentence exceeding eight years in prison. Kagan and Barrett testified alongside the Supreme Court Police, who outlined plans to bolster security through several initiatives. The proposed $14.6 million allocation would expand the protection of justices by adding six agents per justice, along with 25 additional officers to secure the Supreme Court building. Another $2 million would fund an off-site residential security command post to improve emergency response times and coordination. Additionally, the court is seeking $2.3 million to hire cybersecurity professionals to defend against digital threats targeting the justices and their families. Beyond security, the court is also requesting $9.7 billion in general funding for the judiciary, a 4.5% increase over the previous year’s allocated amount. This broader budget request aims to support the operational needs of the entire federal judiciary, including infrastructure upgrades and personnel costs. However, the emphasis on security reflects the current climate of heightened vulnerability among judicial figures. Kagan noted that the court’s recent budget increases have been “almost entirely” dedicated to security expenses, as the Supreme Court Police now handle residential security for justices instead of the U.S. Marshals Service. Barrett shared a personal account of the security challenges, revealing that she had to explain the purpose of a bulletproof vest to her 12-year-old son following the leak of the Dobbs decision. She expressed the emotional toll of living under constant threat, stating, “For some of us, those threats have come very close, and all of us live with the knowledge that they may again materialize.” Chief Justice John Roberts has publicly condemned such threats, calling personally directed hostility toward judges “dangerous” and urging it to cease. As the justices prepare to testify before the Senate Appropriations Committee later that day, the debate over funding and security continues to unfold. Lawmakers must decide whether to approve the court’s requests, with a deadline of September 30 for passing the fiscal year 2027 spending bill. The outcome will determine how effectively the judiciary can safeguard its members and maintain public confidence in the institution.
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The New York Times (US)Neodvisen🔒SredinaDejstva 95Objektivnost 90včerajV redki potezi sta sodnika vrhovnega sodišča Elena Kagan in Amy Coney Barrett pričala pred kongresom in zahtevala milijone dolarjev za izboljšanje varnostnih ukrepov na sodišču.
Ocena pristranskosti (Sredina): Članek predstavlja dejanske podatke o zahtevi sodnikov za financiranje, ne da bi očitno zagovarjal katero koli politično stran.
Zakaj te ocene (Dejstva 95 · Objektivnost 90): Matches the primary source document closely, accurately reporting the event, funding request, and threat statistics. Maintains neutrality in tone and presentation.
The New York Times (US)Neodvisen🔒SredinaDejstva 85Objektivnost 85včeraj Grožnje proti sodnikom so se naglo povečale.Članek poudarja naraščajočo zaskrbljenost glede groženj, usmerjenih proti sodnikom vrhovnega sodišča ZDA, kar kaže na znatno povečanje takih incidentov.
Ocena pristranskosti (Sredina): V naslovu je predstavljena dejanska opažanja o naraščajočih grožnjah proti sodnikom, ne da bi očitno naklonili nobeni politični strani.
Zakaj te ocene (Dejstva 85 · Objektivnost 85): Provides context on the security funding request and threats without adding unsupported claims. Maintains a neutral tone throughout.
ABC News (US)NeodvisenSredinaDejstva 85Objektivnost 85včerajSodniki vrhovnega sodišča Elena Kagan in Amy Coney Barrett sta predvidena za pričanje pred komisijo za odobritev hiše v redkem kongresu. Slišanje sledi znatnemu povečanju groženj proti zveznim sodnikom, vključno s ponarejenim klicem za napad na Barrettov dom in prejšnjimi incidenti, ki vključujejo druge sodnike. Sodniki iščejo 228 milijonov dolarjev v varnostnem financiranju za prihajajoče proračunsko leto, kar vključuje razširjeno osebno zaščito, dodatno varnostno osebje in novo infrastrukturo za izboljšanje varnosti.
Ocena pristranskosti (Sredina): V članku so predstavljene dejanske informacije o zahtevi vrhovnega sodišča za povečano financiranje varnosti in kontekstu naraščajočih groženj sodnikom.
Zakaj te ocene (Dejstva 85 · Objektivnost 85): Reports facts consistently with the primary source, including the funding request and threat examples. Slightly less detailed on specific figures compared to the primary source.
Bloomberg NewsNeodvisen🔒SredinaDejstva 85Objektivnost 80včerajČlanek poroča, da bosta sodnika vrhovnega sodišča Amy Coney Barrett in Elena Kagan pričala pred kongresom v zaporednih zaslišanjih.
Ocena pristranskosti (Sredina): Članek predstavlja dogodek kot dejansko posodobitev, ne da bi očitno zagovarjal katero koli politično perspektivo, temveč se osredotoča na procesni vidik pričevanja, namesto da bi zavzel stališče o posledicah ali rezultatih, pri čemer ohranja uravnotežen ton.
Zakaj te ocene (Dejstva 85 · Objektivnost 80): Factually accurate, reporting on the testifying event and security funding request. Objectivity slightly lower due to mention of Barrett being a 'representative of the court’s conservative majority' and Kagan as 'liberal wing,' which adds political framing.
CBS News (US)NeodvisenSredinaDejstva 80Objektivnost 85včerajV pričanju pred pododborom Predstavniškega doma sta sodnika Vrhovnega sodišča Elena Kagan in Amy Coney Barrett zahtevala povečano financiranje za okrepljene varnostne ukrepe zaradi naraščajočih groženj proti sodništvu. Poudarila sta, da je v proračunski zahtevi Vrhovnega sodišča za proračunsko leto 2027 vključeno več kot 228 milijonov dolarjev, pri čemer je več kot 20 milijonov dolarjev dodeljenih posebej za razširjene zaščitne storitve.
Ocena pristranskosti (Sredina): Članek predstavlja pričevanja dveh sodnikov vrhovnega sodišča, ki zahtevajo povečanje sredstev za varnost, in navaja posebne podatke in številke iz uradnih virov.
Zakaj te ocene (Dejstva 80 · Objektivnost 85): Includes quotes from Kagan that are not present in the primary source, potentially introducing new information. Otherwise, factually aligned and presented neutrally.
NewsweekNeodvisenSredinaDejstva 80Objektivnost 85včerajVrhovno sodišče ZDA zahteva več financiranja od kongresa, predvsem za okrepljene varnostne ukrepe za sodnike in njihove družine. Sodniki Amy Coney Barrett in Elena Kagan naj bi pričali pred kongresom glede proračunske zahteve sodišča v višini 228 milijonov dolarjev za prihodnje proračunsko leto, kar predstavlja 10-odstotno povečanje v primerjavi s prejšnjim letom. Sredstva bi bila dodeljena za širitev zaščitnih storitev policije Vrhovnega sodišča, zaposlitev dodatnega varnostnega osebja in izboljšanje infrastrukture, kot so objekti za pregled obiskovalcev in obramba kibernetske varnosti. Širši pravosodni organ išče skupno 9,7 milijarde dolarjev za proračunsko leto 2027, kar odraža 4,5-odstotno povečanje v primerjavi z dodelitvijo v prejšnjem letu.
Ocena pristranskosti (Sredina): Članek predstavlja zahteve vrhovnega sodišča za financiranje na nevtralen način, s poudarkom na posebnih številkah in namenih, navedenih v proračunskih dokumentih.
Zakaj te ocene (Dejstva 80 · Objektivnost 85): Accurately reports on the security funding request and mentions the increase in threats. Objectivity is higher as it avoids direct political labeling, though it does reference past rulings in context.
The New York Times (US)Neodvisen🔒SredinaDejstva 70Objektivnost 80včeraj Sodnik Kagan pravi, da so grožnje zelo blizu.Sodnica Elena Kagan je na zaslišanju pred senatom dejala, da je policija vrhovnega sodišča letos poročala o 38-odstotnem povečanju groženj proti sodišču.
Ocena pristranskosti (Sredina): Članek predstavlja dejansko izjavo sodnika Kagana glede povečanja groženj vrhovnemu sodišču. Ne kaže očitno pristranskega jezika, enostranskega vira ali opustitve konteksta. Vsebina ostaja nevtralna, osredotočena na poročano statistiko in Kaganove pripombe.
Zakaj te ocene (Dejstva 70 · Objektivnost 80): Lacks specific details from the primary source, such as exact threat numbers or funding amounts. Focuses more on general concerns rather than concrete data.
RealClearPoliticsNeodvisenKonservativnopred 10 uramiČlanek obravnava izkušnjo sodnice Amy Coney Barrett, ki je svojim otrokom razložila neprebojne jopiče in poudarila povečane varnostne ukrepe na vrhovnem sodišču.
Ocena pristranskosti (Konservativno): V članku so okrepljeni varnostni ukrepi na vrhovnem sodišču označeni kot odraz zunanjih groženj, kar je v skladu s konzervativnimi narrativi o neodvisnosti sodstva in zaznanim liberalnem vplivu.
AxiosNeodvisenSredinavčerajSodnica vrhovnega sodišča Elena Kagan je pričala pred Odborom za odobritve hiše, da se pričakuje, da se bodo grožnje proti sodnikom vrhovnega sodišča letos povečale za skoraj 40%, po 25% povečanju v lanskem letu. Poudarila je, da so sodišča bolj vpletena v sporne politične odločitve, razočaranje nasprotnih strani pa je privedlo do večjih groženj, ki ogrožajo neodvisnost sodišča.
Ocena pristranskosti (Sredina): Članek predstavlja dejanske informacije o naraščajočih grožnjah proti vrhovnemu sodišču in povezanih varnostnih vprašanjih, ne da bi javno podprl katero koli določeno politično ideologijo.
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