Two Supreme Court justices answered lawmakers’ questions today. Here are the highlights.
Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett talked about ethics and security threats.
From The Times
July 14, 2026

Two Supreme Court justices, Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett, made a rare appearance before Congress to request more security for the justices amid rising threats. But the discussion quickly moved to other topics.

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