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5. Alito will likely step down prior

Reply to tulipsandroses (Reply #4)

Thu Feb 19, 2026, 09:51 AM

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And I doubt any other openings come up the next couple of years. Thomas seems intent on breaking the record for longest serving justice which is another few years away. I suppose Roberts could step down, but i don't see it. The other conservative justices are too young and will likely be there another 15-20 years (at least).

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