Booker-Cruz Clash: Senate Hearing Explodes Over Supreme Court Protests

Booker and Cruz Clash Over Supreme Court Protests: A Heated Senate Exchange Washington D.C. - Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) engaged in a heated debate on June 3, 2025, during a Senate hearing. The central issue was the legality of protests that took place at the homes of Supreme Court justices. Senator Cruz criticized the Democrats' response to the protests, claiming they remained "silent" about threats against the justices. He stated, "The Biden Justice Department prosecuted nobody." This statement highlights the Republican viewpoint that the Democrats are not taking the threats seriously enough. Senator Booker, however, emphasized the dangers of heated partisan rhetoric. Booker said, "I am sick and tired of hearing the kind of heated partisan rhetoric, which is one of the reasons why we have such divisions in this country." His response underscores the Democratic concern about escalating political tensions. The exchange also touched upon existing federal law that prohibits protests at judges' homes. The discussion reflects the broader political debate surrounding the protests, freedom of speech, and the safety of Supreme Court justices. The bipartisan effort to pass legislation to better protect the justices, as mentioned by Senator Booker, offers a potential path forward.