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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 Geo Group, Inc. v. Menocal
  • Nov. 10, 2025
    argued Oral argument in GEO Group, Inc. v. Menocal

Opinions and writings

Opinion By Elena Kagan Feb. 25, 2026 Slip opinion

(Slip Opinion) OCTOBER TERM, 2025 1 Syllabus NOTE: Where it is feasible, a syllabus (headnote) will be released, as is being done in connection with this case, at the time the opinion is issued. The syllabus constitutes no part of the opinion of the Court but has been prepared by the Reporter of Decisions for the convenience of the reader. See United States v. Detroit…

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

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Concurrence in part By Clarence Thomas Feb. 25, 2026 Slip opinion

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