The Politicization of Supreme Court Coverage A Post-2016 Shift

The Politicization of Supreme Court Coverage: A Post-2016 Shift

The U.S. Supreme Court, an institution designed to stand above partisan politics, has seen a dramatic shift in its news media coverage, particularly since 2016. While the Court has always weighed in on highly controversial issues, recent research indicates a stark increase in the political framing of its decisions and appointments. This change, largely driven…