Justice Clarence Thomas is currently the longest serving Supreme Court Justice with a tenure of over 32.08 years. Chief Justice John Roberts has served on the bench for a little over 18 years, while the newest edition to the Court, Ketanji Brown Jackson has been serving since June 30, 2022.
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* Justice John Roberts is the current Chief Justice of the Court. While Clarence Thomas is the longest serving Justice on the current Court, longevity does not equal seniority.
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