Supreme Court Public Approval Hits Record 26-Year Low

The Bottom Line

Public confidence in the Supreme Court has hit a 26-year low, with only 22% of voters expressing high trust in the institution. This matters because 38% of Americans now report little to no confidence in the court, which could weaken the impact of its legal rulings. While no specific funding bill is tied to this poll, the low approval ratings are driving calls for new ethics laws and court reforms in Congress.