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Clarence Thomas is now the 2nd longest-serving justice in Supreme Court history

Clarence Thomas is now the 2nd longest-serving justice in Supreme Court history

Summary

Justice Clarence Thomas has become the second-longest serving member of the U.S. Supreme Court. He is a key conservative figure and has influenced major court decisions on issues like abortion, voting, and gun rights.

Key Facts

  • Clarence Thomas is the first baby boomer appointed to the Supreme Court.
  • He reached the milestone of being the second-longest serving justice in the court’s history.
  • The only justice who served longer is William O. Douglas, a liberal justice.
  • If Thomas stays on the court, he will become the longest-serving justice in 2028.
  • Thomas has played a major role in landmark rulings on abortion, voting rights, and the Second Amendment (gun rights).
  • He has become a prominent figure in the conservative legal movement over the past decade.
  • There are no signs that Thomas plans to retire soon.
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