Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testified on July 14, 2026, before House lawmakers regarding the court's budget request. The focus of the testimony was on the need for increased security for the judiciary. The justices confirmed that each justice is assigned between four and eight members of their security detail.
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Supreme Court Justices Testify Before House on Security Budget Increase
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testified before House lawmakers on July 14, 2026, discussing the court's budget request with an emphasis on the need for enhanced security. Each justice is currently assigned a security detail of four to eight members.
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