Judges and Judiciary,
Government
Sep. 29, 2025
Congress stalls on judge security as threats triple
For three years, Congress has refused to provide more money for judges' security, even as threats increase, investigations grow and underfunded marshals struggle to keep judges safe.
James J. Brosnahan
Senior Counsel
Morrison & Foerster LLP
425 Market St.
San Francisco , CA 94105
Sophie Roske did her research thoroughly before making her move. The year was 2022. She listed three justices of the U.S. Supreme Court, flew from California, took a bag with a gun, bullets, a knife and bindings. She walked up to the house of Justice Kavanaugh with the intent of killing him. Fortunately, there were United States marshals guarding the Justice's house. Arrested, she admitted her intent. Her sentencing is pending.
A year before, Judge Esth...
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