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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 KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)
· 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 Magnolia News
The financial disclosure forms of Supreme Court justices have revealed a glimpse into their activities outside of the court, including paid teaching gigs and receipt of royalties. For Montgomery County residents, the fact that Justice Brett Kavanaugh delivered a speech at McLennan Community College in Waco, Texas, is of particular interest. This is not the first time a Supreme Court justice has been invited to the college, as Justice Clarence Thomas headlined an event there in 2017. The justices' ethical practices have come under scrutiny in recent years, and these disclosures will likely continue to be closely watched. As the community in Magnolia , within the Houston area, follows national news, they may consider how the actions of Supreme Court justices reflect on the judiciary as a whole and the potential implications for the country. The disclosures also raise questions about the balance between the justices' public roles and their personal financial interests.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? 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...
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