How white Americans with racially hostile views have come to embrace the Supreme Court

As debates over the U.S. Supreme Court's legitimacy and role intensifies, a new study co-authored by a University of Massachusetts Amherst researcher reveals that white Americans' racial attitudes have become a powerful predictor of how they feel about the nation's highest court—marking a major shift in public opinion that reflects broader societal polarization.

May 22, 2025 - 15:52
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As debates over the U.S. Supreme Court's legitimacy and role intensifies, a new study co-authored by a University of Massachusetts Amherst researcher reveals that white Americans' racial attitudes have become a powerful predictor of how they feel about the nation's highest court—marking a major shift in public opinion that reflects broader societal polarization.