Police Share Update After Attempt on Supreme Court Justice’s Life

Police have not announced any arrests in connection with the incident

The Supreme Court did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

The swatting attempt comes after years of heightened security concerns surrounding members of the Supreme Court.

Jackson Women’s Health Organization and the court’s subsequent decision overturning Roe v

Jackson Women’s Health Organization and the court’s subsequent decision overturning Roe v. Wade in 2022.

Protesters gathered outside Barrett’s home during that period, drawing criticism from those who argued demonstrations at justices’ private residences crossed an important line.

At the time, activist groups circulated maps that allegedly identified the home addresses of several Supreme Court justices, including Barrett, Brett Kavanaugh, Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, Neil Gorsuch and Chief Justice John Roberts.