DC police arrested a man outside the Washington D.C. cathedral hours before Supreme Court Justices and government officials were set to attend a service. Authorities detained Louis Geri of New Jersey after he established a tent near the Cathedral of St. Matthew’s The Apostle and refused to vacate the area. During a search of his belongings, officers discovered a Molotov cocktail. Geri, 41, of Vineland, had previously been banned from the property but no reason was provided. He faced charges including unlawful entry, threats to kidnap or injure individuals, and possession of a hazardous device. The Red Mass, an annual event marking the start of the Supreme Court term, proceeded three hours later. Archbishop Robert McElroy addressed concerns about political violence during his remarks, citing recent incidents of unrest. Authorities involved the Explosive Ordnance Disposal team and Arson Task Force to handle the suspicious materials. The FBI and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives joined the investigation. Supreme Court justices have faced escalating threats amid heightened political tensions, including a recent case where a California resident received a prison sentence for attempting to assassinate Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Justice Amy Barrett, a devout Catholic, stated she remains undeterred by threats despite ongoing challenges.