Supreme Court Building and Grounds
The Supreme Court Building and Grounds jurisdiction operates and maintains the U.S. Supreme Court Building and the Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building.
www.aoc.govHere are the latest publicly available updates on the United States Supreme Court Building.
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In late January 2025, the Supreme Court announced a multi-month project to improve exterior lighting, install a bird deterrent system on the West Portico, and perform cleaning to preserve the marble façade. The work would proceed in phases and run for about eight months, mostly during overnight hours. This indicates active maintenance efforts to protect and enhance the building’s exterior in the near term.[1]
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The building remains located at 1 First Street NE, Washington, DC, and continues to be managed by the Architect of the Capitol. The Supreme Court Building houses the Court and is designated a National Historic Landmark, with ongoing stewardship by the relevant federal agencies. These facts reflect its status and ongoing administrative oversight as a historic federal property.[2][3][7]
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Beyond maintenance, there are ongoing discussions and historical context about the building’s design, security, and public access arrangements. Various sources describe visitor entry through ground-level plaza doors for security screening, while main entrance doors at the top of the steps may be used for exiting, illustrating how security considerations shape access today. This underscores the balance between accessibility and protection that often features in contemporary operations of the building.[3][5][2]
If you’d like, I can pull more precise, up-to-date media coverage or official statements from specific dates or press releases, or summarize key architectural features and security measures in a concise briefing.