Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch addressed the current state of the nation's highest court during a Sunday television interview, saying the institution is "working" while emphasizing the importance of maintaining confidential deliberations.

Gorsuch appeared on Fox News Sunday with Shannon Bream to discuss his new book "Heroes of 1776: The Story of the Declaration of Independence," which he co-authored with Janie Nitze. During the interview, he reflected on the country's founding principles and the Supreme Court's current operations.

The justice's comments come amid ongoing concerns about leaks from the Supreme Court, which have raised questions about the institution's internal processes and confidentiality. Gorsuch indicated that the court requires space for "candid conversations" among the justices as they deliberate on cases.

The Supreme Court has faced increased scrutiny in recent years following several high-profile leaks of internal information, including the unprecedented leak of a draft opinion in 2022. These incidents have prompted discussions about the court's security protocols and the importance of maintaining confidentiality during the judicial process.

Gorsuch's appearance represents a relatively rare public interview by a sitting Supreme Court justice, as members of the court typically maintain a low public profile outside of their official duties and occasional book promotions or academic speaking engagements.