Justice Clarence Thomas, the Supreme Court’s second-longest-serving member at age 78, has shown no public or private signals of an impending retirement announcement. Sources close to him stated in April 2026 that he has no plans to step down this year or in the near term, consistent with his prior comments about serving well into the 2030s and his trajectory toward the longest tenure record in 2028. Thomas remains active on the bench, including recent dissents, with no reported health concerns or institutional pressures. Lifetime appointments for Article III judges and the absence of term limits or confirmation deadlines keep timing uncertain, though the current political environment offers no immediate catalyst for change.