Archive · 15 Jun 2025
Most Americans Doubt Supreme Court's Political Neutrality
A recent poll shows that most Americans think the Supreme Court is not neutral and has political leanings.
Only a small number of people think the court is fair to everyone.
The court is about to make big decisions on important issues like transgender healthcare and citizenship.
Many Americans have different opinions on these topics.
Democrats and Republicans also have different views on the court and how they see it.
Overall, people's trust in the court has lessened since the overturning of Roe v.
Wade.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals most Americans don't view the Supreme Court as politically neutral.
Only 20% of poll respondents agreed the court is politically neutral.
The court's popularity has declined since the Roe v. Wade decision.
The court will soon issue rulings on cases regarding transgender healthcare and birthright citizenship.
The poll revealed differing opinions among Democrats and Republicans on key issues.
- Who
- Americans surveyed in a Reuters/Ipsos poll.
- What
- Americans' views on the political neutrality of the Supreme Court.
- When
- The Reuters/Ipsos poll was conducted recently, closing on Thursday.
- Where
- United States
- Why
- To gauge public opinion on the Supreme Court's political neutrality and stances on key issues.
Democrats
Republicans
Transgender Healthcare for Minors
Democrats
Oppose laws restricting transgender minors from medical treatment.
Republicans
Support laws restricting transgender minors from medical treatment.
Birthright Citizenship
Democrats
Support birthright citizenship.
Republicans
Oppose birthright citizenship.
- Poll Respondents
- 1,136 U.S. adults
- Margin of Error
- +/- 3 percentage points
- Neutrality Perception
- 20% agreed, 58% disagreed
- Favorable View of Court
- 44% overall, 67% Republicans, 26% Democrats
- Support for Transgender Healthcare Laws
- 53% overall, 57% Republicans, 23% Democrats
- Support for Ending Birthright Citizenship
- 24% overall, 43% Republicans, 5% Democrats