A Supreme Court justice who agrees with the majority in a case, but disagrees in whole or in part with the majority opinion, has the option to write a

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A concurring opinion is written by a justice who agrees with the majority outcome of a case but disagrees with the rationale or reasoning behind the majority's decision. This allows the justice to explain their own reasoning and provide additional context for their agreement with the decision. Minority opinions are written by justices who disagree with the majority outcome, while dissenting opinions specifically express disagreement with the majority's decision as well as their reasoning. Supporting and congruent opinions are not commonly used terms in Supreme Court opinions.

A Supreme Court Justice Who Agrees with the Majority in a Case