Supreme Court Finances Remain Under Wraps

For the first time since John Roberts was appointed Chief Justice in 2005, the Supreme Court may adjourn for the summer without releasing their annual financial reports. The Administrative Office of U.S. Courts claims the reports are delayed while it seeks clarification during a busy time, but AP’s Mark Sherman points out that in other, equally busy, years, the reports have been released no later than June 20. “Six months into 2015, hundreds of legislators and government officials have already provided this important disclosure,” said Sheila Krumholz, executive director of the Center for Responsive Politics. “There’s no good reason why the nine Supreme Court justices can’t do so as well.”