"Supreme Court Seeks Additional Funding Amid Growing Security Concerns. In a rare and unprecedented move, two Supreme Court Justices, Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett, engaged in a closed-door meeting with lawmakers on Capitol Hill to discuss the court's pressing financial needs. The justices sought to emphasize the importance of increased funding for security measures, as well as other essential expenses, in order to ensure the continued operation and integrity of the nation's highest court. With tensions surrounding the Supreme Court reaching a boiling point, the justices' plea for additional resources is likely to fuel ongoing debates over the court's role in American democracy."
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett spoke with lawmakers about funding for security and other needs for the court on Tuesday.