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In response to "Yup that’s the most logical solution. -- nm" by spamlet

I mean, it still leaves open the question of what happens if one dies, is incapacitated, impeached or retires prior to the end of their term, but that

Posted by pmb (aka pmb) Sep 23 '20, 09:27

would at least be rare.

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I think it’s the same process as any other federal position. Appoint someone else to fill out the term. - spamlet Sep 23, 10:11
I would hope someone wouldn't retire in the middle of a two-year appointment. - the wrong element, bad guy Sep 23, 10:06 1
- It would be an 18 year term, they're just staggered so a new justice is appointed every 2 years as one rolls off. -- nm - pmb Sep 23, 10:32
Solution to that is justices would still sit on the court as justice emeritus, but any case is heard by only the nine most junior members. Also works for recusals. -- (edited) - znufrii needs to cancel his gym membership Sep 23, 09:50

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