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Supreme Court justices make rare appearance testifying on the Hill: Join the live discussion

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For the first time since 2019, two sitting Supreme Court justices appeared on Capitol Hill this week to testify. Join The Hill's legal affairs reporters, Zach Schonfeld and Sophie Brams, who will break down what stood out to them as Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett faced lawmakers.

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  1. New Hampshire Union Leader

    Justices make rare Capitol Hill appearance to warn of threats against them (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description

    In a rare appearance before Congress, Supreme Court justices sought more security funding on Tuesday and warned of a sharp rise in threats against them, with Justice Amy Coney Barrett recounting being sent home with a bulletproof vest and targeted…

  2. Townhall

  3. ABC News

    Justices pitch lawmakers on enhanced security in rare Hill appearance (opens ABC News)

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    ABC News's feed description

    The hearing marked the first time since 2019 that members of the Supreme Court have testified on Capitol Hill.

  4. WMUR

    Supreme Court Justices' rare appearance on rising security threats, needs (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    Two Supreme Court Justices appeared before Congress for the first time since 2019, warning of increased threats to their safety.

  5. Hawaiitribune Herald

    US justices make rare Capitol Hill appearance to warn of threats against them (opens Hawaiitribune Herald)

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    Hawaiitribune Herald's feed description

    WASHINGTON — In a rare appearance before Congress, U.S. Supreme Court justices sought more security funding on Tuesday and warned of a sharp rise in threats against them, with Justice Amy Coney Barrett recounting being sent home with a bulletproof vest and targeted in a recent “swatting” hoax.

  6. The Hill

    Supreme Court justices make rare appearance testifying on the Hill: Join the live discussion (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    For the first time since 2019, two sitting Supreme Court justices appeared on Capitol Hill this week to testify. Join The Hill's legal affairs reporters, Zach Schonfeld and Sophie Brams, who will break down what stood out to them as Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett faced lawmakers.

  7. Amac

    Supreme Court Justices Ask for More Security in Rare Capitol Hill Appearance (opens Amac)

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    Amac's feed description

    Supreme Court Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan made a rare appearance before Congress to seek increased security funding amid rising threats against members of the nation's highest court.

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