Any gift acceptance exposes judges to unnecessary conflicts and justified criticism at a time when the branch can ill afford either. And 407 gifts over two years is way too much.
It's our hope that NARA's FOIA Advisory Committee endorses the legislation in the spring or summer — and that that will help it gain momentum as we pitch it on Capitol Hill later this year.
We're still considering whether to file a formal complaint but would prefer to see a swifter resolution here. Sometimes, emailing a court about an incident like this is more efficient.