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Alito, Thomas Retirement Talks Heat Up Amid Court's Future

4/11/2026

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As they near the average retirement age of 80, Justice Samuel Alito and Justice Clarence Thomas face intensified retirement discussions.
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed hope they will continue serving to preserve the court's conservative majority.
Legal experts say political timing matters for retirements, noting Justice Samuel Alito authored rulings including overturning Roe v. Wade and may retire, especially with an upcoming book.

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As they near the average retirement age of 80, Justice Samuel Alito and Justice Clarence Thomas face intensified retirement discussions.
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed hope they will continue serving to preserve the court's conservative majority.
Legal experts say political timing matters for retirements, noting Justice Samuel Alito authored rulings including overturning Roe v. Wade and may retire, especially with an upcoming book.