Historical Precedents of Supreme Court Justices Engaging in Partisan Politics

By Nora Collins · SCOTUSblog · 2026-06-26

SCOTUSblog examines how the traditional boundary between the judiciary and political activism has shifted throughout American history. While modern observers often demand strict neutrality, early figures like John Jay and Samuel Chase frequently utilized their positions to advoca

SCOTUSblog examines how the traditional boundary between the judiciary and political activism has shifted throughout American history. While modern observers often demand strict neutrality, early figures like John Jay and Samuel Chase frequently utilized their positions to advoca