United States Supreme Court
The federal court system in the United States includes more than one hundred courts and eight hundred active judges. At the very top, with the final word on Constitutional issues in the United States, sits the United States Supreme Court.
Learn About the Supreme Court
The decisions that shape the U.S. legal system and the justices who make them
Rules and Filing Guides
Opinions and Summaries
Current United States Supreme Court Justices
Nine judges, known as "justices," serve on the United States Supreme Court. They are nominated by the president and confirmed by Congress. Use the links below to view biography pages about each justice that include information on their educational backgrounds, legal careers, and impact on the court.
