Believe It Or Not, Supreme Court Justices Actually Like Each Other

Don't be fooled by the 5-4 splits.

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

It may not seem that way when you read some of the opinions, but we all genuinely like each other. The press is in part responsible for that. It overlooks how much unanimity there is.

— Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, during a recent interview with Law360, offering her thoughts on collegiality at the nation’s highest court. Justice Ginsburg was careful to note that while 5-4 splits at the Supreme Court are notable, they’re also exceptional, as the justices tend to agree with one another more often than not.


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