Memo obtained by the Guardian mandates that court would maintain ‘exclusive’ control of all security-related records

Summary

A newly revealed memorandum from March 2022 shows the US Supreme Court increased security measures and reduced public access to court records ahead of overturning Roe v. Wade.

The agreement gave the court exclusive control over security-related records, shielding them from FOIA requests, undermining transparency.

The move followed heightened threats against judges.

Security funding for the justices has since grown, including $25M for residence protection.

The timing aligns with deliberations on high-profile cases, sparking concerns over accountability and judicial transparency.