What is the us supreme court?

About the Court. "EQUAL JUSTICE UNDER LAW" - These words, written above the main entrance to the Supreme Court Building, express the ultimate responsibility of the Supreme Court of the United States. read more

The ratification of the United States Constitution established the Supreme Court in 1789. Its powers are detailed in Article Three of the Constitution. The Supreme Court was the only court specifically established by the Constitution while all other federal courts were created by Congress. read more

Nine Justices make up the current Supreme Court: one Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices. The Honorable John G. Roberts, Jr. is the 17th Chief Justice of the United States, and there have been 101 Associate Justices in the Court’s history. read more

The Supreme Court Building is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Court will convene for a public non-argument session in the Courtroom at 10 a.m. The Court may announce opinions, which are posted on the homepage after announcement from the Bench. The Court will release an order list at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, June 25. read more