Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Urging Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security
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September 29, 2026 Contact: (916) 210-6000, agpressoffice@doj.ca.gov OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a bipartisan coalition of 45 attorneys general in sending a letter urging congressional leaders to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget request for security needs. Amid the alarming rise in threats against judges across the judiciary, this funding would ensure Justices of the U.S. Supreme Court are sufficiently protected through increased off-site residential security posts, personal protection, and enhanced courthouse security. “The sanctity of the independent judiciary is fundamental to the functioning of our democracy,” said Attorney General Bonta. “Threats and acts of violence are a direct danger to judges, their families, and ultimately, our republic. I stand with attorneys general on both sides of the aisle in supporting increased funding for the security of the U.S. Supreme Court and the Justices who serve on it.” In 2025, 564 total threats were reported against federal judges, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. Alarmingly, in 2026, the number of reported threats has already reached 370 as of July 1, 2026, a 31% increase compared to the same period the year prior. Recently, Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testified before a House Appropriations subcommittee, sharing unsettling personal testimony. Although the attorneys general may disagree on the decisions of the Supreme Court and the reasoning behind them, they stand united in agreeing that the Justices should be able to perform their duties independently and free from threats to their safety. In response to the increase in threats to federal judges, the U.S. Supreme Court submitted a budget request for FY 2027. While Attorney General Bonta and the coalition recognize the difficult choices congressional leaders face in stewarding taxpayer money, they argue that this comparatively modest budget request is an essential investment in the security and stability of our entire system of government. In sending this letter, Attorney General Bonta joins the attorneys general of Connecticut, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
September 29, 2026 Contact: (916) 210-6000, agpressoffice@doj.ca.gov OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a bipartisan coalition of 45 attorneys general in sending a letter urging congressional leaders to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget request for security needs. Amid the alarming rise in threats against judges across the judiciary, this funding would ensure Justices of the U.S. Supreme Court are sufficiently protected through increased off-site residential security posts, personal protection, and enhanced courthouse security. “The sanctity of the independent judiciary is fundamental to the functioning of our democracy,” said Attorney General Bonta. “Threats and acts of violence are a direct danger to judges, their families, and ultimately, our republic. I stand with attorneys general on both sides of the aisle in supporting increased funding for the security of the U.S. Supreme Court and the Justices who serve on it.” In 2025, 564 total threats were reported against federal judges, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. Alarmingly, in 2026, the number of reported threats has already reached 370 as of July 1, 2026, a 31% increase compared to the same period the year prior. Recently, Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testified before a House Appropriations subcommittee, sharing unsettling personal testimony. Although the attorneys general may disagree on the decisions of the Supreme Court and the reasoning behind them, they stand united in agreeing that the Justices should be able to perform their duties independently and free from threats to their safety. In response to the increase in threats to federal judges, the U.S. Supreme Court submitted a budget request for FY 2027. While Attorney General Bonta and the coalition recognize the difficult choices congressional leaders face in stewarding taxpayer money, they argue that this comparatively modest budget request is an essential investment in the security and stability of our entire system of government. In sending this letter, Attorney General Bonta joins the attorneys general of Connecticut, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
Источник: California Attorney General Xavier Becerra - Press Releases