Attorney General joined a bipartisan coalition of 45 attorneys general in sending a letter urging congressional leaders to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court’s Fiscal Year 2027 security budget request, the attorney general’s office said.
The release cited U.S. Marshals Service figures showing 564 threats reported against federal judges in 2025 and 370 threats reported as of July 1, 2026; it said the 2026 figure represents a 31% increase compared with the same period the year before. The release also noted that Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett recently testified before a House Appropriations subcommittee, offering personal testimony about threats they have faced.
The coalition said fully funding the request would ensure Justices are protected through increased off-site residential security posts, personal protection and enhanced courthouse security. The attorneys general acknowledged congressional budget trade-offs but described the request as a comparatively modest investment in the security and stability of government.
Bonta said, “The sanctity of the independent judiciary is fundamental to the functioning of our democracy. Threats and acts of violence are a direct danger to judges, their families, and ultimately, our republic. I stand with attorneys general on both sides of the aisle in supporting increased funding for the security of the U.S. Supreme Court and the Justices who serve on it.” The release listed the coalition members, including attorneys general from Connecticut, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina and Tennessee, among others.
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