Justice William O. Douglas announced his retirement on this day in 1975, more than 36 years into his tenure on the Supreme Court. Douglas is the longest-serving justice in Supreme Court history, though Justice Clarence Thomas will surpass Douglas’ record if he remains on the court through May 2028.
At the Court
The Supreme Court Building was closed on Wednesday for Veterans Day.
Tomorrow, the justices will meet in a private conference to discuss cases and vote on petitions for review. Orders from Friday’s conference are expected on Monday at 9:30 a.m. EST.
Recommended Citation: Kelsey Dallas, Dangerous and unusual, SCOTUSblog (Nov. 12, 2026, 9:00 AM), https://www.scotusblog.com/2026/11/dangerous-and-unusual/
