US Supreme Court Justices Reveal Financial Disclosures for 2025
The US Supreme Court's financial disclosures for 2025 provide an intriguing glimpse into the outside earnings and gifts received by the justices. With eight of the nine justices reporting their financial interests, the disclosures highlight significant book deals, teaching positions, and other income sources. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson leads with a notable book advance, while other justices report various earnings from teaching and royalties. This scrutiny comes amid ongoing discussions about the court's ethical practices, especially concerning undisclosed luxury travel and real estate transactions. Discover the details of each justice's financial report and the implications for the court's integrity.
Jun 30, 2026, 06:37 IST
Overview of Financial Disclosures
The recent financial disclosure reports from the US Supreme Court shed light on the external income, gifts, and financial interests of the justices for the year 2025. Out of the nine justices, eight submitted their disclosures, which included earnings from book deals, teaching roles at universities, gifts, and investment activities. Notably, Justice Samuel Alito was granted a 90-day extension to submit his report. These disclosures arrive at a time when the court's ethical practices are under increased scrutiny, particularly following earlier revelations about undisclosed luxury travel and real estate dealings.
Individual Reports from Justices
What Each Justice Reported
- Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson: Jackson disclosed a substantial book advance of $1.18 million from Penguin Random House for her upcoming memoir, Lovely One, set to release in 2024. Additionally, she had previously reported nearly $2.07 million in book advances from the same publisher. She also received a painting valued at $2,500, titled Worthy, from Chicago artists Paul Branton and Kristen Williams, which will be displayed in her chambers.
- Justice Sonia Sotomayor: Sotomayor reported earning $88,100 in royalties from her children's books, Turning Pages and Just Ask!, published by Penguin. Furthermore, she received concert tickets valued at $4,333 from Rimas Entertainment during a private visit to Puerto Rico in August 2025, although the specific concert was not mentioned.
- Justice Amy Coney Barrett: Barrett disclosed $849,071 in book royalties from her literary agency, Javelin Group, following the release of her 2025 book, Listening to the Law. She also earned $33,285 from her teaching position at the University of Notre Dame Law School.
- Justice Brett Kavanaugh: Kavanaugh reported $33,285 in income from his role as an adjunct professor at the University of Notre Dame Law School.
- Chief Justice John Roberts: Roberts disclosed $25,000 in teaching income from New England Law for a two-week course he taught in Galway, Ireland. Although the course took place in 2024, he received payment in February 2025.
- Justice Clarence Thomas: Thomas reported earning $18,000 from teaching at the Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law.
- Justice Neil Gorsuch: Gorsuch disclosed $30,380 in teaching income from George Mason University and $300,361 in book royalties, primarily from HarperCollins, for his co-authored children's book, Heroes of 1776: The Story of the Declaration of Independence.