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“Amendment SA 3355 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.”
This amendment allows the Supreme Court's own police force and its Marshal to provide security for retired or former Supreme Court Justices. It ensures that these officials can continue to receive specialized protection even after they have left active service on the bench.
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“Amendment SA 3355 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.”
This amendment allows the Supreme Court's own police force and its Marshal to provide security for retired or former Supreme Court Justices. It ensures that these officials can continue to receive specialized protection even after they have left active service on the bench.
In recent years, security concerns for Supreme Court Justices have increased. This change ensures that protection does not automatically end when a Justice retires, providing ongoing safety for individuals who may still face threats due to their past decisions on the Court.
This directly affects retired and former Supreme Court Justices and the Supreme Court Police force responsible for their safety.