Supreme Court Justices Testify on Security Needs Before House Committee
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testified before the House Appropriations Committee on Capitol Hill on July 14, 2026, discussing security needs for the court.
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 14, 2026 —
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett appeared before the House Appropriations Committee on Capitol Hill on July 14, 2026. The justices testified regarding the security needs of the Supreme Court. The hearing focused on ensuring the safety and security of the court’s facilities and personnel.
The specific details of the security needs discussed were not provided in the available summary. The testimony aimed to inform the committee about the court’s requirements and potentially influence budgetary allocations for security measures. The House Appropriations Committee is responsible for overseeing the funding of federal government departments and agencies, including the judicial branch.
Further information regarding the outcomes of the testimony, any specific security proposals made, or subsequent actions by the committee was not detailed in the provided summary.
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