Public Perception of the U.S. Supreme Court

A new poll finds that 7 in 10 Americans believe Supreme Court justices are more likely to be guided by their own ideology rather than serving as neutral arbiters of government authority. Confidence in the Supreme Court remains low, with only 4 in 10 U.S. adults expressing trust in the justices. The poll reflects a continued erosion of confidence in the Court, which was more trusted a decade ago.

Fractures in the Supreme Court

Fractures in the Supreme Court are becoming evident due to the justices' public statements and actions, raising concerns about the court's ability to function impartially and uphold the law.

Tension between U.S. Supreme Court Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Clarence Thomas in upcoming gun case

Simmering tension between U.S. Supreme Court Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Clarence Thomas may escalate in an upcoming gun case, highlighting their differing views on the Second Amendment and legal interpretations.

Simmering tension between U.S. Supreme Court justices Amy Coney Barrett and Clarence Thomas

Simmering tension between U.S. Supreme Court justices Amy Coney Barrett and Clarence Thomas likely to escalate in upcoming gun case, as clear differences in their conservative views are expected to be seen. Barrett disapproves of Thomas's strict constructionist view of the Second Amendment.

Supreme Court Justices Alito and Roberts on Political Polarization

Secret recordings published showed Supreme Court Justices Alito and Roberts discussing the political polarization of the court, with Alito predicting no easy solution. Alito appeared to embrace his role as a partisan, while Roberts denied the court's political polarization and the U.S. being inherently Christian. Recording activist Lauren Windsor posed as a conservative to elicit responses from the justices. Alito and Thomas faced accusations of impropriety related to accepting gifts from a conservative donor.

Supreme Court Justices' Financial Disclosures and Book Deals

Justice Clarence Thomas belatedly acknowledges travel paid by Republican megadonor Harlan Crow, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson reports large income from book deals and gifts including Beyoncé concert tickets, other justices also report significant book deal earnings, and the justices adopted an ethics code in November.

Supreme Court Justices Facing Major Cases and Growing Tension

The Supreme Court justices are facing major cases with a conservative majority and growing tension between liberals and conservatives, leading to challenges in reaching compromise and unanimous rulings. Personal discord and ideological differences are impacting the court's decisions and written opinions, causing confusion and delays in resolving controversies. The court's split is driving changes in American life and is expected to further transform the law. Recent disputes involve issues like election subversion, climate crisis, racial gerrymandering, abortion access, and homeless encampments.

Supreme Court Justices' Independence from Politics

Supreme Court Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Amy Coney Barrett emphasized the independence of the court from partisan politics as they prepare to make decisions that could impact former President Donald Trump's future.