DOJ defended actions to protect justices in letter sent same day man arrested for trying to kill Kavanaugh
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The Justice Department touted its moves to protect justices, including mobilizing U.S. Marshals, on the same day a man tried to kill Justice Kavanaugh.
On May 7, 2022, protesters stand outside Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh's Maryland home. The next day, a man was arrested near the justice's residence for allegedly attempting to murder him. (REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein) Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan and Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin have demanded that the Justice Department dedicate more resources to protecting the lives of Supreme Court justices living in their states, amid protests outside their homes. (REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst) Tyler Olson covers politics for Fox News Digital. You can contact him at tyler.olson@fox.com and follow him on Twitter at @TylerOlson1791.
The six GOP-appointed members of the court were at the time and still are facing protests at their homes after Politico published a leaked draft opinion indicating the Supreme Court is poised to overturn Roe v. Wade.
"The Department is committed to taking all appropriate actions to enhance the security of the Justices and the Court," DOJ's response from Hyun said.