Poll Reveals Supreme Court’s Approval Rating
Supreme Court Justices
A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows only 20% of Americans see the U.S. Supreme Court as neutral, with 58% disagreeing. Trust notably breaks along party lines. Just 10% of Democrats and 29% of Republicans believe the court is unbiased.
United States Capitol
The Supreme Court, which holds a 6-3 conservative majority, has addressed significant cases affecting abortion rights, gun rights, and federal authority in recent years.
A view inside the courtroom
Public approval of the Supreme Court fell from 57% in late 2021 to 43% by mid-2022. Currently, 44% view the court favorably; 67% of Republicans and 26% of Democrats hold favorable views.
President Donald Trump
Key cases before the court include Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for trans minors and a challenge to Trump’s birthright citizenship order. Polls show 53% support restricting such care.
Demonstrators outside the Supreme Court
Polls show 24% support ending birthright citizenship, while 52% oppose it. Only 5% of Democrats back the move, compared to 43% of Republicans.
Axle Logistics employee
The court will soon rule on a Texas law mandating age checks for porn sites. The measure has broad support—70% overall, including 65% of Democrats and 80% of Republicans.
The Ohio Supreme Court
As the Supreme Court approaches the end of its term, its decisions are poised to have lasting effects on American legal and social frameworks.
John Baker covers U.S. politics & news for content partner Modern Newsstand LLC.
