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The Court

The Supreme Court sits as a whole rather than in panels.

Computed by Benchlight The Supreme Court publishes no panel, because every participating justice takes part. Benchlight therefore lists the justices commissioned and in active service on Feb. 25, 2026, from Federal Judicial Center service records. Recusals are shown only where the source records them, so a justice who did not participate may still appear here.

Case history

  • Feb. 25
    decided Decision issued in Villarreal v. Texas
  • Oct. 6, 2025
    argued Oral argument in Villarreal v. Texas

Opinions and writings

Opinion of the Court By Ketanji Brown Jackson Feb. 25, 2026 Slip opinion

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Concurrence By Samuel A. Alito Jr. Feb. 25, 2026 Slip opinion

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Concurrence By Clarence Thomas Feb. 25, 2026 Slip opinion

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