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SCOTUSblog Advertising Acceptability Guidelines

SCOTUSblog is committed to providing rigorous, impartial coverage of the U.S. Supreme Court. We do our best to avoid any appearance of bias or favoritism, and we are dedicated to providing readers with objective information. Our editorial independence is central to our mission – and our advertising policies reflect that same commitment to impartiality, integrity, transparency, and fairness.

We welcome advertising from a wide range of viewpoints, including those that may express divergent or competing perspectives. However, in order to maintain the trust of our readers and the credibility of our platform, all advertising must meet the following standards.

1. Editorial Independence and Non-Endorsement

Advertising on SCOTUSblog does not imply editorial endorsement. SCOTUSblog does not support, nor will it promote, the positions or messaging of any advertiser. We clearly delineate editorial content from sponsored material, and we retain sole discretion over how ads appear on our site.

2. Viewpoint Diversity and Civil Discourse

SCOTUSblog welcomes advertisers who express their messages transparently and in good faith, including those whose perspectives may differ from others featured on the site. We believe that our readers benefit from exposure to a diversity of well-articulated viewpoints. However, ads must advance their views in a manner that is fact-based, civil, and respectful of differing opinions.

3. Truthfulness and Good Faith

We do not accept advertising that:

  • Includes false, misleading, or unsubstantiated claims;
  • Intentionally misrepresents data, legal outcomes, or judicial activity;
  • Uses manipulative tactics or misappropriates the SCOTUSblog brand, likeness, or tone.

All advertisers must disclose the entity or sponsor behind the message, and messaging must be clearly distinguishable from editorial content.

4. Respect for the Judicial Process

As a forum dedicated to covering the Supreme Court, SCOTUSblog will not accept advertising that:

  • Personally attacks individual justices or court personnel;
  • Undermines the legitimacy of the judiciary through unfounded claims;
  • Seeks to interfere with pending cases or litigation in ways that violate legal or ethical norms.
  • Directly criticizes opinions or orders of the Supreme Court (though advertisers are free to do that on their own).

5. Rejection Rights and Updates

All advertising is subject to review. SCOTUSblog reserves the right to reject, remove, or request edits to any ad content that does not meet these guidelines or that may compromise our mission, values, or reader trust.

We reserve the right to revise these guidelines as necessary.

To learn more about SCOTUSblog sponsorship opportunities  – including our newsletter, website, and live events  – contact Brittany Prime at [email protected].