A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals significant disillusionment regarding the Supreme Court's perceived political neutrality, with only 20% believing it to be impartial. The breakdown by political affiliation shows even more skepticism, as just 10% of Democrats agree with the notion of neutrality, while 74% disagree. Interestingly, a near equal portion of Republicans also acknowledges the Court's politicization, leading to mixed overall favorability scores. Key factors influencing public perception include the Court's recent decisions and conduct, especially after the controversial Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health ruling.
The myth that the Supreme Court is a politically neutral body has been well and truly shattered; only 20% of respondents think SCOTUS is politically neutral.
Despite the politicization of the Court, 44% said they have a favorable view of SCOTUS, aligning with its declining approval rates since the Dobbs decision.
The partisan breakdown reveals stark differences, with only 10% of Democrats viewing the Court as neutral compared to 29% of Republicans.
With the Court's increased use of the shadow docket and attitude towards ethics, a major turnaround on these terrible polling numbers seems unlikely.
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