Supreme Court Approval Surges Above 50% for First Time Since 2022

The U.S. Supreme Court has seen its approval rating rise above 50% for the first time since early 2022, with a recent Marquette Law School poll indicating a 51% approval among Americans. This marks a significant recovery from a low of 38% in July 2022, following the overturning of Roe v. Wade. The increase in approval coincides with a series of rulings perceived positively by conservatives, including decisions on social media censorship and gun ownership for domestic abusers. Additionally, 83% of Americans believe the president should adhere to Supreme Court rulings, although views differ along party lines. The survey, conducted in early February 2025, included responses from 1,018 adults and has a margin of error of 3.5 percentage points. Calls for ethics reforms have emerged amid concerns over justices' conflicts of interest, especially regarding Justice Clarence Thomas.