U.S. Courts Request $9.7B for Security, System Updates
April 01, 2026
April 01, 2026
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 1 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog on March 31, 2026, by Julia Wilburn:
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U.S. Courts Request $9.7B for Security, System Updates
The federal judiciary has requested $9.7 billion in funding for fiscal year 2027, including $920.9 million for courthouse security -- a 3.2% increase driven by a 57% surge in serious security incidents against judges last year -- and ongoing problems with outdate . . .
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U.S. Courts Request $9.7B for Security, System Updates
The federal judiciary has requested $9.7 billion in funding for fiscal year 2027, including $920.9 million for courthouse security -- a 3.2% increase driven by a 57% surge in serious security incidents against judges last year -- and ongoing problems with outdate . . .