Clarence Thomas becomes second-longest-serving Supreme Court justice
Justice Clarence Thomas reached the milestone of becoming the second-longest-serving justice in U.S. Supreme Court history on Thursday, surpassing Justice John Paul Stevens after 34 years on the bench. Only Justice William O. Douglas has served longer; Thomas would overtake Douglas in 2028 if he remains on the court. His tenure has coincided with major conservative legal victories including the overturn of Roe v. Wade, the end of affirmative action, and expanded Second Amendment protections.
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Daily Wire emphasizes Thomas as a conservative legal powerhouse with supportive analysis from Heritage Foundation; mainstream outlets note his ethics controversy over luxury trips alongside his judicial influence.
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