Sep 27, 2025
The three key pillars that help build public trust in the judiciary are: Public commitment to democratic norms, unique symbols of the court (such as robes and honorific titles), and a court that is legalistic in it’s decisions.
However, declining trust in all public institutions and political polarization makes this difficult. Recent issues-like Supreme Court nominations and the Dobbs decision-may have further weakened public confidence, despite the Justices assertions of fairness.
The current Justices may not feel the immediate sting of dwindling trust, but history (and reliable public research) make clear the risks. They are undermining the institution’s authority and their own professional legacies, with consequences felt by all Americans.
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