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Royalties. Teaching gigs. A concert in Puerto Rico. Financial forms offer view inside Supreme Court
By Eric Tucker, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· June 29, 2026
· 2 min read
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor was gifted concert tickets in Puerto Rico last year as members of the high court continued to accept paid teaching gigs and receive royalties for books they have written, according to financial disclosure forms released Monday that provide insight into how th...
Key takeaway 81 million in book advances, and Justice Amy Coney Barrett reported more than $849,000 in royalties.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
The financial disclosure forms of Supreme Court justices have brought attention to their activities outside of the court, including paid teaching gigs and book royalties. For Alamo Heights residents, the fact that Justice Brett Kavanaugh delivered a speech at McLennan Community College in Waco, Texas, may be of particular interest. This connection to a Texas institution highlights the justices' involvement in local communities and educational settings. The forms also reveal that several justices, including Kavanaugh, have taken advantage of paid teaching assignments, with Chief Justice John Roberts earning $25,000 for a brief course at New England Law School. As the community in Alamo Heights values education and public service, the disclosure of these financial forms may prompt discussion about the ethical implications of such activities and the potential impact on the perception of the Supreme Court's impartiality. Local residents may wonder how these practices reflect on the court's relationship with the community.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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