Justice Barrett recounts swatting incident in testimony before Congress

• Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett visited Capitol Hill to meet with two congressional committees regarding security requests and other judicial matters. • Justice Barrett highlighted the constitutional complexities of establishing an enforcement mechanism for the Court, citing its unique position within the judicial branch of government.

• Supreme Court Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan testified regarding the high court's budget request, which specifically seeks increased funding for security. • Justice Barrett emphasized that the current threat level against judges is "really high," highlighting a growing safety concern for judicial officers.

• Two US Supreme Court justices testified before Congress to request $228 million (£170.3 million) in additional security funding. • The request follows a rise in threats against the judiciary, including "swatting" hoaxes and the need for bulletproof vests.

• Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testified before the Senate to advocate for an increased security budget. • The request comes in response to a significant rise in threats directed at the judiciary and its members.

• Supreme Court justices provided rare congressional testimony to discuss critical security risks and ethical considerations facing the court. • The Court has requested a budget of $228 million for the next fiscal year, representing a roughly 10% increase over the previous year's funding.

• Investigative reporter Ese Olumhense examines how former President Donald Trump's false claims regarding the 2020 election have triggered a surge in restrictive election crime laws. • The report details how these legislative efforts, fueled by the events surrounding the January 6, 2021, Capitol breach, are actively reshaping voter access across the United States.

• Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett are testifying before Congress to request millions of dollars in additional security funding. • This rare appearance marks the first time justices have testified before lawmakers since 2019, driven by a surge in security risks.

• The House of Representatives passed a bill on Tuesday aimed at making daylight saving time permanent across the United States. • The legislation seeks to "ditch the switch," eliminating the biannual practice of moving clocks forward in the spring and back in the fall.

• Supreme Court justices appeared before lawmakers on Capitol Hill for a hearing focused on enhancing judicial security, marking their first such testimony since 2019. • The rare appearance highlights growing concerns over threats against judges and their families, necessitating a review of current protection protocols.

• Civil rights litigator Sherrilyn Ifill criticized the Supreme Court's recently completed term, describing its legal trajectory as having hit the "stratosphere" in terms of extremity. • Speaking on Slate's Amicus podcast, Ifill argued that occasional wins for democracy are overshadowed by the problematic legal reasoning the justices used to reach their decisions.

• Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett informed lawmakers on Tuesday that there has been a sharp increase in threats targeting her and other justices. • Barrett emphasized that these security risks are increasingly encroaching upon the personal and family lives of the court members.