Clarence Thomas is now the second-longest serving Supreme Court justice in U.S. history.He was confirmed in late 1991 following a contentious process that included sexual harassment allegations, which he denied.For years, he was an outlier on the court, known for his conservatism and his near silence during oral arguments.The 77-year-old is now a towering figure, helping secure rulings on abortion, voting rights and the Second Amendment.Should he stay on the bench, Thomas will become the longest

For nearly 35 years, Clarence Thomas has been a fearless protector of the Constitution on the Supreme Court. America is better for it.