Supreme Court Justices Set for Uncommon Congressional Hearing

WHO:

Alternet - Supreme Court Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan will testify before Congress.

IJR - Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan are set to appear before Congress.

WHAT:

Alternet - The justices are requesting further funds for their security needs.

Alternet - The Supreme Court's police force is aiming to more than double its ranks from fewer than 200 officers.

Alternet - The Supreme Court has produced new videos showcasing its security force.

Alternet - The starting salary for new police members is $86,000 with a $50,000 signing bonus for a three-year commitment.

WHERE:

Alternet - The justices will appear before the House and Senate Appropriations Committees on Capitol Hill.

WHEN:

IJR - The justices are set to testify before Congress for the first time in seven years.

WHY:

Alternet - The request for increased security funding is likely due to increased threats against justices amid Trump's legal battles.

Alternet - The U.S. Marshals Service reported nearly 600 serious threats against federal judges in 2025.

HOW:

Alternet - The Supreme Court is launching an ad campaign to ask for more security staff and budget.

(UPDATED July 7, 2026 17:47 UTC)

Supreme Court Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan are set to testify before Congress for the first time in seven years, appearing before the House and Senate Appropriations Committees on Capitol Hill. They are requesting increased funding for security needs, as the Supreme Court's police force aims to more than double its ranks from fewer than 200 officers, with a starting salary of $86,000 and a $50,000 signing bonus for a three-year commitment. This push for enhanced security comes amid rising threats against justices, with the U.S. Marshals Service reporting nearly 600 serious threats against federal judges in 2025.