May 5, 2022 10:55am EDT
Cornyn introduces bill expanding security for Supreme Court justices as liberal group targets their homes
A group calling itself 'Ruth Sent Us' is organizing protests at conservative justices' homes
By Anders Hagstrom | Fox News
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced legislation expanding protections for Supreme Court justices and their families as a liberal group plans protests at the justices' homes.
The legislation would allow Supreme Court police to arrest individuals who interfere with the court's ability to perform its duties, as well as create a criminal penalty for individuals who impede or obstruct those duties. Cornyn introduced the legislation the same day a group calling itself "Ruth Sent Us" organized protests outside the homes of six conservative justices.
"Attempts to intimidate Supreme Court Justices by the Radical Left are sadly nothing new, but dangerous nonetheless," Cornyn said in a statement. "We must protect the Justices and their families in case these protests do turn violent."
The liberal activist group has published the supposed home addresses of Justices Amy Coney Barrett, John Roberts, Samuel Alito, Brett Kavanaugh, Clarence Thomas and Neil Gorsuch.
"Our 6-3 extremist Supreme Court routinely issues rulings that hurt women, racial minorities, LGBTQ+ and immigrant rights," the group's website reads. "We must rise up to force accountability using a diversity of tactics."
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