Supreme Court of the United States Review

Nice place to visit but make sure you don t show up 10 mins before closing or the staff won t let you in. They do not care and do not do any favors at all. Way too strict and not understanding. They don t care about your happiness at all. I told the security that my flight was leaving tomorrow morning and he had no sympathy. No reaction or care in the world. All I wanted to do was go to the gift shop because I forgot to go earlier. Guess I ll have to go when I come back (years from now). So sad.

terrible customer service i ordered food and it never came then a guy tried to arrest me for not leaving when i didnt get my food

Great place to see in person. No guide needed to see the outside, not sure about the inside. Nice mellow walk around the surrounding grounds as well.

I had never seen my wife so happy! She's absolutely fascinated with the Supreme Court system and was really excited to see the inside. So much history, and we even had the opportunity to have a speaker walk us through how everything works. It's free of charge so feel free to walk right in!

Amazing place to visit and great place to have lunch. Classy little cafeteria with good food and pretty nice ambiance (it's the Supreme Court house!)

I thought the building was cool. The exhibit I felt could be brought to life a little more.

I got beat by the sheriff's dept. In Harris county Texas. I was in the hospital for three days. I went to file a formal complaint on them and they arrested me for assault on a police officer. I did not do it but i sat in jail for 4 months and just wanted out so i pled out to get out of jail. I am on probation and homeless now cause of this. All my family and everyone I know live in Ohio. I want to go home I did not do what they said. The pictures of me are horrific and the officers hands, fists were black and blue from beating me. What can do? I need help. They are wrong for what they did to me. I was in cuffs when i was beat. Somebody please help me. I have done some bad things in my life but I will admit when I'm wrong. I just wanted out of jail. Someone out there knows what i can do.

This place sucks, you re better off going to the stamp museum.

It was beautiful! The security guards were very friendly and patient, since my belt and watch kept setting of the metal detector. The cafeteria food was very tasty, and the people working there were also very kind! A wonderful experience!

The most pivotal part of the world's most powerful country. Without this building, the common folk of America would have little to no rights, the greedy hands of corporations would be uncontrolled. To this building, I owe all freedoms to. The only reason one can truly feel American is because of our safety that this court stands up for, no matter who you are, this place and the people who work here are the real protectors of everyday life.

Wow this is amzing im learning about this stuff in school

I truly believe that SCOTUS is NOT doing the job they Swore to do...Uphold the Constitution. They have become nothing more than Political Hacks! Unelected Legislators in Black Robes. Do you remember this "A switch in time ,saves 9" (FDR Era). I'm sure you have some REALLY Expensive Clerks who could look that up. It's well past time for your "August Group" to actually earn your pay and (Uphold the Constitution) wouldn't you say.

It was nice, but not of the same caliber as other tourist attractions in DC.

The Supreme Court Building is an imposing and majestic temple located in the best district of Washington DC.

Pretty good- maybe not good enough to earn the SUPREME moniker, but a solid 6/10.

The Supreme Court is what really helps us keep this great country together. I have learned alot from very knowledgable people about the Supreme Court. I am so grateful to have the Supreme Court in The United States of America. Im really looking forward to the future. Semper Fi

Apparently if you trade in your baby at McDonald s for 15 Big Macs it s a federal offense

The Supreme Court of the United States, unfortunately did not enter to look at, the appearance is still very solemn

THE PEOPLE WHO ARE IN THE SUPREME COURT ARE NOT DOING THEIR JOB WELL, HAVE LOST THE RIGHT ROAD, MAKE CONFUSED DECISIONS THINKING WHAT? GOD DOES NOT APPROVE THAT SOMEONE IS REMOVED OF LIFE, HOW MANY KILLERS KEEP THEM IN PRISON AND THERE IS OF DEAD, PERMIT LAWS ON EVERYTHING WHICH ROSES THAT MARRIES PEOPLE OF THE SAME SEX AND WORSE THAT THEY TAKE CARE AND ADOPT CHILD RIDICLES MARIO TORRES

Impressive. Overall, the building itself is really nice, plenty of areas to learn about it, and surprisingly, it has the nicest bathrooms in all of DC.

I just went there and all of the Judges were horrible.

I love the outside it s so inspiring to see the Supreme Court in action, they post hearing times and you can sit in to a court decision.

Beautiful place for photos, there was a protest ahead in the day.

Its a national landmark. Its clean on the outside, its a little dated at the back entrance but its one of the cornerstone institutions of this country. They have a decent cafeteria and its historical.

Designated of benefit 100% Federal and Estate Doble coverty

Dictators on the bench. The robed manage the robbed... for Life.

Such an impressive building! As I sat here looking at it and taking some pictures, I thought about how the Justice's should be required to walk up those steps each morning and back down them in the evening when they leave. I understand there's security risks, but entering through tunnels and going through elevators to their offices seems to take away accountability to the people for their decisions. I also think if they walk out those front doors and down the steps, maybe they'll have more opportunity to gaze out at the Capitol and Washington Monument and be reminded of what we founded this great Country on, and the morals and values that are represented in the Constitution and Bill of Rights. To have Ginsburg saying that she wouldn't look to the US Constitution if she was to draft a new one, is a travesty for a member of our Supreme Court. Her job is to uphold and defend the Constitution and the people, not to slice and dice it to fit the current waves of popular culture that comes and goes.

We really enjoyed our short 45' visit. We started with the video, which goes in a loop on two rooms and then followed it by one of the docent lectures inside the Supreme Court Room. The times of the lectures can be found on the top floor, where the line starts forming. You cannot take pictures inside the room but you can get a good picture just from the outside, zooming in. Spoiler alert: It's quite small, but the ceilings are very high.

Great place and the Cafeteria is awesome! How on earth is it not on Yelp?

The majestic building, made in the ancient Roman or Romanesque style. With huge columns. It is in close proximity to the Congress Building and the Library. I still have never seen the building of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation, although, as a lawyer, I had to do this for a long time, but the building of the US Supreme Court made a strong impression on me. By the way on Sunday you can go up and take a photo between the columns. One policeman walks nearby and just looks in your direction))))

A US Landmark, where so much of the American history has happened. There often is a gathering of people arguing against or in favor of a decision to be taken by the Court, and it is interesting to engage with them. The building itself, of Roman inspiration, is impressive as such, but modest compared to its neighbours.

This is one of the places in Washington where the guards are decent human beings. I find that those patrolling other sites, like the White House, can be condescending and rude. But here, if you're lugging a few backpacks with you, they do their job very courteously - they come over to figure out who you are, while making friendly small talk. The conversation lasts long enough for them to figure out whether or not you're up to no good, and then they wish you well and move along.

A+

This is, of course, a beautiful building and well worth your time to visit. An awful lot of very important history has gone down in this building, and you should take the time to visit.

A very dysfunctional, partisan group As bad as congress.

I was told this was a prestigious place and the coffee was wonderful. Truthfully, I you get a better latte at McDonald's. The only reason I didn't give it 3 stars is because they had hot stoppers.

Beautiful building with a nice square in front of it

Make sure you join the free lecture given inside the building. The volunteer will take you into this highest court of the Land and give a 30 minute long introduction of the court's history. It is an amazing experience!

Thank you for your decision in Obergefell! Amazing!!!!!

I am gonna sue the supreme court bc they copyrighted supreme

This is a place where so much of American History has occurred.

The exterior is amazing and inside is pretty incredible as well. You can sit in the court room (as long as the Supreme Court isn't in session) or wander the incredible hallways that are open to the public.

Downstairs there's all sorts of incredible exhibits and some eating options.

Overall it's another "must see" when visiting Washington, DC.

It can be overlooked in your tour of Washington but it is well worth a trip. The history of the building is fascinating.

I was fortunate enough to see the Justices in session. If you have the opportunity to sit in, it is not something to miss.

The Supreme Court of the United States is a breathtaking monument worth a visit. The large colonnades present an imposing view. The tour to the courts is something no one should miss. Centuries of history preserved carefully for posterity. The entry is free and worth every minute you chose to invest in there. A must visit for every tourist visiting Washington DC. This place is accessible through the hop on hop off bus tours too.

The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest federal court of the United States. Established pursuant to Article Three of the United States Constitution in 1789, it has ultimate (and largely discretionary) appellate jurisdiction over all federal courts and state court cases involving issues of federal law plus original jurisdiction over a small range of cases. In the legal system of the United States, the Supreme Court is generally the final interpreter of federal law including the United States Constitution, but it may act only within the context of a case, in which it has jurisdiction. The Court does not have power to decide political questions, and its enforcement arm is in the executive rather than judicial branch of government.
According to federal statute, the Court normally consists of the Chief Justice of the United States and eight associate justices who are nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate. Once appointed, justices have lifetime tenure unless they resign, retire, or are removed after impeachment (though no justice has ever been removed).[2] In modern discourse, the justices are often categorized as having conservative, moderate, or liberal philosophies of law and of judicial interpretation. Each justice has one vote, and it is worth noting that while a far greater number of cases in recent history have been decided unanimously, decisions in cases of the highest profile have often come down to just one single vote, thereby exposing the justices' ideological beliefs that track with those philosophical or political categories. The Court meets in the Supreme Court Building in Washington, D.C.

The historic building of Supreme Court of the United States of America is situated very next to the U.S. Capitol building in heart of Washington.

Cool place to visit. Beautiful building. They don't allow any political statements on the steps, which seems antithetical to the whole idea of the place.

It is possible to attend the sessions but it is necessary to arrive in the morning very early to try to get a seat (The places available are very limited). In any case it is to be seen

The building is remarkable. The only downfall is that you can not enter the premise.

They do a decent job i wish they were at work a little more often. They really think hard during deliberations and consider what outcome is best for the people. I like how they mostly do not vote on party lines and vote what is in the constitution. The addition of goursuch makes the court even better

Legalize marijuana across the board. Stop imprisoning people and ruining lives over it.
The time is now to end camnabis prohibition!!
Legalize it Don t criticize it !!!

The Supreme Court is a pretty cool place! I am mostly doing this to bring up the rating!

this is the highest court system i ve ever been to kinda crazy

I found a little closet in the supreme justice's room and living there is great. I've been living there for 5 years and they have great room service.

Justice for all.... in particular for those members of congress who can't seem to do their job due to political ambitions.

Magnificent Building with so much history being made inside - past & present, it's hard not to just sit and wonder about all that has happened in there over the years. And all that will happen in the future and our children's future... God Bless America and All it Stands For.

It was truly an honor to visit the highest court of the land here in America!

I love the legislative system even when our representatives misuse their authority. This building is rich with history.