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Supreme Court Justices Face Rising Threats, Amy Coney Barrett Reveals Bulletproof Vest Use

US Supreme Court justices are facing a significant increase in threats, prompting Justice Amy Coney Barrett to reveal she has to wear a bulletproof vest. She shared a heartbreaking question from her 12-year-old son about the vest, highlighting the personal impact of these threats.

14 Jul, 13:59 — 14 Jul, 20:15
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NYTMostly Factual26d ago

The court’s blockbuster term might prompt questions from lawmakers that go beyond the budget.

Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett, the first justices to appear before lawmakers since 2019, are requesting millions of dollars to address security concerns amid rising threats.

By Ann E. Marimow

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Fox NewsMixed26d ago

Amy Coney Barrett recalls heartbreaking question from 12-year-old son over bulletproof vest

Amy Coney Barrett told Congress her children have seen things no child should, revealing how threats intensified after the leaked Dobbs decision.

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SCMPMostly Factual26d ago

Supreme Court justices facing spike in threats, they tell US lawmakers

US 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 take a bulletproof vest home a few years ago, something she struggled to explain to her 12-year-old son. “I didn’t expect that performing this service would put me in the position of explaining to my children what a...

By Associated Press

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual26d ago

Amy Coney Barrett husband and kids: SCOTUS Justice reveals constant chilling threats to her family

Amy Coney Barrett opened up about constant threats and intimidation that she and her family have been facing.

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tmzMixed26d ago

Amy Coney Barrett Says She Has to Wear Bulletproof Vest Due to Threats

Amy Coney Barrett says she has to wear a bulletproof vest due to threats she claims she's received as a Supreme Court Justice ... resulting in an uncomfortable chat with her preteen son. ACB told a House subcommittee on Tuesday all about the…

By TMZ Staff

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