Placeholder while article actions loadA man with a gun and a knife was detained by police early Wednesday near the Maryland home of Brett M. Kavanaugh after making threats against the Supreme Court justice, according to local and federal officials. AdvertisementThe affidavit does not identify which justice Roske was threatening, but Supreme Court spokeswoman Patricia McCabe said in a statement that a man was arrested near Kavanaugh’s residence after making “threats against Justice Kavanaugh.” Efforts to reach Roske’s family were unsuccessful. Asked about the incident near Kavanaugh’s home on Wednesday, Attorney General Merrick Garland condemned any acts or threats of violence against Supreme Court justices. Roe v. Wade has been a topic of discussion at most Supreme Court confirmation hearings since the landmark abortion case was decided. AdvertisementOn the Senate floor Wednesday, Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) urged the House to pass separate legislation to enhance security for Supreme Court justices and their families.

Source: Washington Post June 08, 2022 16:58 UTC