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Supreme Court justices tell Congress their safety is at risk and more must be spent on security
By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 14, 2026
· 3 min read
Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett told lawmakers Tuesday that a sharp increase in threats targeting her and other justices is increasingly encroaching on their personal and family lives. During a rare appearance by justices before Congress, Barrett said she had to wear a bulletproof vest ho...
Key takeaway During a rare appearance by justices before Congress, Barrett said she had to wear a bulletproof vest home a few years ago, something she struggled to explain to her 12-year-old son.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
The rare appearance of Supreme Court justices before Congress to discuss increasing security funding has implications for the safety of judges and public officials in Harris County. As the justices seek to bolster security measures, including expanding personal protection and funding an off-site residential security post, local residents may wonder about the security protocols in place for judges and public officials in Piney Point Village and surrounding areas. The rise in threats to the judiciary is a concern that resonates locally, where judges and public officials are also potential targets. The U.S. Marshals Service's reported increase in threats to federal judges nationwide may prompt local law enforcement to reassess their own security measures and collaboration with federal agencies to protect local officials. This development may also lead to increased scrutiny of security funding for local courts and government facilities in the Houston area.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett told lawmakers Tuesday that a sharp increase in threats targeting her and other justices is increasingly encroaching on their personal and family lives. During a rare appearance by justices before Congress, Barrett said she had to wear a bulletproof vest ho...
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