"“I think at a very basic level, people think we're making policy decisions, [that] we're saying we think this is what things should be, as opposed to this is what the law provides,” Roberts said, adding that some people lack “an accurate understanding of what we do.”"
"“We're not simply part of the political process, and there's a reason for that, and I'm not sure people grasp that as much as is appropriate,” Roberts complained."
"“Faith in the court depends on its legitimacy as a fair and independent institution,” said Rep. Johnny Olszewski."
Nearly 6 in 10 Americans report a negative view of the Supreme Court. Chief Justice John Roberts defended the court’s integrity at a legal conference in Hershey, Pennsylvania. He said many people think justices make policy decisions rather than apply the law, and he argued that Americans lack an accurate understanding of what the court does. He said the court is not simply part of the political process and that people do not grasp this as much as appropriate. Critics point to concerns about the court overturning long-held precedents such as Roe v. Wade and issuing rulings with political overtones, including allowing partisan gerrymandering. Legal experts also cited a recent decision weakening enforcement of the Voting Rights Act.
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