Justices’ Families Get New Security in Senate Passed Bill (1)

Family members of Supreme Court justices would have security protection under a bipartisan bill passed by the Senate.

Swift passage of the Supreme Court Police Parity Act (S. 4160) comes after a leaked draft opinion showing a majority of the court is poised to overturn Roe v. Wade has prompted protests outside the homes of conservative justices.

“The events of the past week have intensified the focus on Supreme Court Justices’ families, who are unfortunately facing threats to their safety in today’s increasingly polarized political climate,” Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), who introduced the bill last week with Chris Coons (D-Del.). ...