$228M court budget request
The Supreme Court is requesting $228 million for the next fiscal year, including $14.6 million to expand justice protection teams.
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SCOTUS Asks For More Security, Graham’s Sister Sworn In, Parasite Spreads Across US: AM Update 7/15
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Jul 15, 2026
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SCOTUS Threats Surge: 38% More This Year, 276 Federal Judges Targeted Already
The Supreme Court expects a 38% surge in threats this year, following a 25% rise last year. Nearly 400 federal judges faced threats in the past year, and the court is now requesting $228 million — including $14.6 million for expanded justice protection — to keep up with an escalating danger.
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