Issa Leads Letter to Pelosi Calling for an Urgent Vote on Bill to Protect Supreme Court Justices and Their Families

WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Congressman Darrell Issa led dozens of his GOP colleagues in sending a letter to Speaker Pelosi urging her to bring his bipartisan, bicameral legislation The Supreme Court Police Parity Act of 2022, to the House Floor for an immediate vote. Congressman Issa was joined by House Judiciary Ranking Member Jim Jordan, Congressman Ken Calvert and 42 additional colleagues.

“The last month has brought forward the most sweeping attacks on the standing of the Supreme Court since at least the Civil War, but what followed made it worse: Widespread protests to intimidate conservative Justices, target their personal homes, and even threaten their children and families,” said Rep. Issa. “Enough is enough. Our legislation will provide security and protection that is clearly needed and that enjoys bipartisan, bicameral support – if only Speaker Pelosi will allow a true vote.”

“The threats to Supreme Court Justices and their families are unacceptable and clearly an attempt to intimidate Justices,” said Rep. Calvert. “It is disappointing but not surprising that President Biden and House Democrats have not unequivocally condemned these protests. However, it is incumbent upon us to provide security to the Justices, some of whom have small children. I was pleased that the Senate unanimously passed S.1460 over a week ago, but Speaker Pelosi has blocked its consideration in the House. Rather than kowtowing to the radical, progressive wing of her party, Speaker Pelosi should show leadership as the Senate Majority Leader did and bring the Supreme Court Police Parity Act of 2022 to the floor.”

The full text of the letter can be found HERE.

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