Supreme Court Justices Barrett and Kagan to Testify in Congress Next Week

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Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan will testify before Congress next week regarding the Supreme Court's $20.6 million budget request for fiscal year 2027, with a significant portion allocated to security.
This marks the first congressional testimony by sitting justices since 2019, amidst rising concerns over political violence and threats.

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Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan will testify before Congress next week regarding the Supreme Court's $20.6 million budget request for fiscal year 2027, with a significant portion allocated to security. This marks the first congressional testimony by sitting justices since 2019, amidst rising concerns over political violence and threats.

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