Public Skepticism Rises as Poll Shows Many Americans View Supreme Court as Partisan

By Kelsey Dallas, Nora Collins · SCOTUSblog · 2026-07-20

A recent Washington Post-Ipsos survey reveals a deepening crisis of confidence in the nation's highest judicial body. According to SCOTUSblog, the data shows that 46 percent of respondents believe the justices prioritize political ideology over legal precedent when reviewing exec

A recent Washington Post-Ipsos survey reveals a deepening crisis of confidence in the nation's highest judicial body. According to SCOTUSblog, the data shows that 46 percent of respondents believe the justices prioritize political ideology over legal precedent when reviewing exec