On Tuesday the House of Representatives passed the Supreme Court Police Parity Act 396-27 sending the measure to President Biden’s desk for final approval.
The bill provides for 24-hour protection for Supreme Court justices’ families, similar to what is already provided for some members of the executive and legislative branches.
Fox News reports:
The Senate bill was introduced three days after Politico published the leaked draft opinion, which suggested that the Supreme Court intends to overturn Roe v. Wade. While the Senate acted quickly, the House waited more than a month before approving the bill.
The bill expands an existing statute that currently only covers the justices themselves, as well as Supreme Court officers and employees while they are performing their duties.
Prior to announcing that the House would vote on the bill, Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Ariz., introduced an alternative bill that would grant additional protection for court staff such as clerks, but Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said it was unlikely to pass in the Senate.
“The security issue is related to Supreme Court justices, not nameless staff that no one knows,” McConnell said.
The 27 lawmakers who opposed the bill are Democrats.
