Summary
A new poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center shows Americans’ confidence in the Supreme Court has slightly improved since it overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, though concern about the court having too much power is growing, especially among Democrats. Confidence varies by political party, with Republicans showing more support for the court than Democrats and independents.
Key Facts
- In 2023, about one-third of U.S. adults have very little confidence in the Supreme Court, down from 43% in 2022.
- Around half of Americans say they have some confidence in the Supreme Court, which has risen from 39% in July 2022.
- Only about 20% of Americans have a great deal of confidence in the court; this number has not changed much recently.
- Republican confidence in the court has increased, while Democrat and independent confidence remains lower but has slightly improved.
- Some recent court decisions, like ending affirmative action and expanding gun rights, favor Republican views.
- A Marquette Law School poll indicates that many court decisions this year are popular, but another poll shows many believe the justices are influenced by political bias.
- About 80% of voters think political views affect judges' decisions either frequently or sometimes.
- Concerns about the Supreme Court’s power are growing, with 40% of adults worried the court has too much power.
