The Supreme Court’s recent financial disclosures have shed new light on the liberal justices’ significant earnings from book deals, as they are getting millions of dollars.
Liberal Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson raked in a staggering $3 million book advance while serving on the Supreme Court.
The Biden appointee’s massive payday from Penguin Random House far outpaces advances received by conservative justices, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest and liberal media favoritism.
Supreme Court financial disclosures released show Justice Jackson received nearly $3 million for her memoir “Lovely One,” which topped the New York Times bestseller list after its September release.
This payment dwarfs the advances received by conservative justices like Neil Gorsuch, who received $250,000 from HarperCollins for his book “Over Ruled,” and Amy Coney Barrett, who reported a $425,000 advance for her upcoming book “Listening to the Law.”
While liberal justices make lucrative deals with publishing giants, the high court could be subject to potential conflicts of interest.
Justice Jackson has already had to recuse herself from cases involving Penguin Random House due to her financial relationship with the publisher.
This makes patriots wonder whether such enormous paydays from left-leaning publishing houses might influence judicial decisions.
The financial disclosures come amid growing concerns about the Supreme Court’s transparency.
Justice Samuel Alito requested a 90-day extension for filing his disclosure, while Justice Clarence Thomas reported no outside income following past criticism over allegedly undisclosed luxury travel.
Meanwhile, liberal Justice Sonia Sotomayor has accumulated nearly $4 million in book-related income, making her the highest-earning author among current justices.
While Jackson enjoys her multi-million-dollar windfall, conservative Justice Brett Kavanaugh maintains the smallest investment portfolio among the justices.
Kavanaugh and Barrett each earned just over $30,000 teaching at Notre Dame Law School, a fraction of Jackson’s publishing deal.
This stark contrast highlights how liberal justices appear to benefit disproportionately from their positions through lucrative book deals with major publishing houses that predominantly support left-wing causes.
At the same time, the financial imbalance is particularly striking when considering that most justices earn a base salary of $303,600 (with Chief Justice Roberts earning $317,500).
Jackson’s book advance represents nearly ten times her annual government salary, which raises questions about whether such massive outside income might compromise judicial independence or create divided loyalties.
The latest disclosures also scrutinize travel reimbursements. Seven justices reported travel reimbursements, with Jackson receiving the most for her book tour.
Chief Justice Roberts taught a course in Ireland and owns a share in a cottage there, while Justice Gorsuch earned $30,379.91 for teaching in Portugal.
As scrutiny of the Supreme Court’s ethics standards continues, these financial disclosures reveal a troubling pattern of liberal justices cashing in on their positions with eye-popping book deals from left-leaning publishers.
Ultimately, the revelations from the Supreme Court’s financial disclosures underscore the pressing need for stricter scrutiny and reform.
Transparency and integrity must prevail to ensure America’s highest court remains a symbol of fairness and justice.
