Justice Samuel Alito’s financial disclosure for 2025 sheds light on his activities outside of the U.S. Supreme Court. Filed on August 11 and recently made public, the disclosure details his travel to international destinations, including the United Kingdom, Italy, and Arizona, primarily for speaking engagements. He reported $33,333 in book royalties from the Hachette Book Group, tied to his upcoming work, “So Ordered: An Originalist’s View of the Constitution, the Court, and Our Country,” which will be released in October.
- In January, he attended an event in Scottsdale, Arizona, connected to the Sandra Day O’Connor Prize.
- September saw Alito in Rome for the EU-US Economic Affairs Forum, with expenses covered by the Mentor Group.
- In October, the Justice traveled to England to discuss the rule of law, funded by U.S. and British organizations such as the Association of Marshall Scholars.
Justice Alito continues to hold investments in sectors subject to scrutiny, notably energy companies like ConocoPhillips, Phillips 66, and others. His stock ownership has led to calls from watchdog groups for his recusal from cases affecting these industries, including the high-stakes Suncor Energy v. County Commissioners of Boulder County, concerning climate change accountability. This case is slated for oral argument on October 5, potentially highlighting the ethical considerations tied to financial disclosures of the justices.
Alito was the last among his colleagues to submit his financial disclosure form, which aims not just to spotlight financial health but also to ensure transparency and adherence to ethical standards. For a more detailed account of the disclosure, visit SCOTUSblog.