On the recordJuly 14, 2026
The Supreme Court police expect a smaller but still very substantial 38% annual increase in threats this year, which follows a 25% increase last year.
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Elena Kagan
The Supreme Court police expect a smaller but still very substantial 38% annual increase in threats this year, which follows a 25% increase last year.
Addressing the rise in threats against the Supreme Court.
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