House Republicans on Tuesday raised concerns about the security and safety of U.S. Supreme Court justices and lower court officials in the wake of the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump, announcing they have launched an investigation into the matter.
In a letter, House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) and Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland asking for a staff-level briefing on measures being taken to enhance security around the nine justices.
“In light of the heightened rhetoric and the recent assassination attempt on President Trump, we remain concerned about the security and safety of all judicial branch officers—including and especially the safety of Supreme Court justices,” the letter stated….