US Supreme Court Approval Ratings Plummet Amid Partisan Divide

• A Marquette Law School Poll found that public approval of the US Supreme Court remains below 50% for the eighth consecutive month.
• The partisan divide in public opinion about the court is significant, with 74% of Republicans approving and only 22% of Democrats approving.
• Majorities of Americans support the outcomes in 11 of 13 major decisions from the just-completed term, including rulings on cell phone privacy and birthright citizenship.

The partisan gap is wide. Seventy-four percent of Republicans approve of the court, compared with 35% of independents and 22% of Democrats.

A recent Marquette Law School Poll revealed a stark partisan divide in public opinion about the US Supreme Court, with 47% of adults approving of the court's handling of its job and 53% disapproving. This marks the eighth consecutive month that approval has remained below 50%. The poll surveyed 1,076 adults between July 22-29 and found significant differences in approval ratings among Republicans, independents, and Democrats. While 74% of Republicans approve of the court, only 35% of independents and 22% of Democrats share this sentiment.

The partisan divide in public opinion about the Supreme Court is not new, but it has been growing over the past year. In February 2025, Republican approval of the court was at an all-time high of 84%, while Democratic approval remained low, in the mid-20s. The court's recent rulings on issues like cell phone privacy and birthright citizenship have also sparked controversy. A majority of Americans support these decisions, but the court's handling of these cases has been criticized by some as being influenced by politics rather than a strict interpretation of the law.

The ongoing partisan divide in public opinion about the Supreme Court may have significant implications for lawyers and compliance officers. As the court continues to issue rulings on contentious issues, its approval ratings may impact how clients perceive these decisions. Furthermore, the court's recent rulings on cell phone privacy and birthright citizenship may set precedents for future cases involving these topics. It is essential for legal professionals to be aware of these developments and their potential implications for their clients' businesses and interests.

Lawyers and compliance officers should be aware of the ongoing partisan divide in public opinion about the US Supreme Court, which may impact their clients' perception of the court's decisions. Additionally, the court's recent rulings on issues like cell phone privacy and birthright citizenship may have implications for future cases involving these topics.

Source: Original reporting via Marquette Law School Poll