A Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted in mid-June 2025 reveals that 58% of Americans believe the U.S. Supreme Court is not politically neutral, with only 20% agreeing that it is. This perception spans across both Democratic and Republican supporters, indicating broad skepticism about the Court's impartiality. Throughout the 2025 term, the Supreme Court exhibited increasing ideological divisions, with several key decisions split 6-3 along conservative and liberal lines. The conservative majority notably engaged in culture war issues, particularly in cases involving transgender rights and identity. Data also show a decline in unanimous rulings among justices compared to previous terms, underscoring growing internal disagreements. The Court’s conservative justices have been criticized for leaning into contentious social issues, while liberal justices defended more progressive positions. The timing of major rulings often occurred in the term’s final weeks or hours, highlighting the contentious and closely divided nature of the Court’s recent decisions.