Here is a list of some of the most controversial Supreme Court cases in history. These US Supreme Court decisions, some of which date back more than 100 years, include rulings on such hot button issues as abortion, civil rights, states' rights, gay rights, and election laws. These decisions by the Supreme Court of the United States are considered by many to be among the most controversial. If you don't see a case on this list, feel free to add it in the comments section below.

The US Supreme Court is the highest court in the land, so many of its decisions will be controversial as they are final and apply to everyone in the country. When dealing with issues such as abortion, there will always be a large divide between the people - and many different views will clash. When the government makes a final decision on important issues, there will be controversy as it's impossible to make everyone happy. But that is what the Supreme Court is supposed to do. We pick the best judges to sit and listen to cases and make the right decisions based on our laws and customs.

Not everybody will agree with all of the decisions, so let's take a look at the most controversial decisions made by the US Supreme Court.