Justice Clarence Thomas is currently the longest serving Supreme Court Justice, with a tenure of over 32.87 years. Chief Justice John Roberts has served on the bench for a little over 18 years, while the newest addition to the Court, Ketanji Brown Jackson, has been serving since June 30, 2022.
Number of years served by current Supreme Court Justices in the United States as of August 2024
* 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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