Kagan Seeks $14.6M for Court Security

Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan delivered her opening statement at a hearing over the court's budget, which includes an increase in security funding as the justices have faced growing threats in recent years.

1. Frame 1Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan asks Congress for $14.6 million to expand security as threats against justices rise.
2. Frame 2Kagan and Barrett made a rare appearance before a House panel to defend the court's budget request.
3. Frame 3The court seeks more than $228 million, an increase of over $20 million from its current budget.
4. Frame 4Each justice now has four to eight security officers, with larger details during specific threats or public events.
5. Frame 5Recent budget growth has gone largely to security, including protection at justices' homes.
6. Frame 6Congress must decide the next fiscal year's funding before it begins October 1.